Tomato Curry / Thakkali Kulambu

Posted by Angela Steffi on 10:28:00 PM Tomato Curry also known as thakkali kulambu is a simple yet delicious recipe which goes excellent with rice, Idli and Dosa. this recipe requires just few ingredients and can be made under 20 minutes. This tangy tomato curry is a go to recipe and can never fail on you. We can also use sambar powder or Kulambu powder to make this simple thakkali kulambu. Lets get started.

Serving Size           : 4 people

Preparation Time  : 5 minutes

Cooking Time        : 20 minutes

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Quantity	Ingredients for Thakkali Kulambu Recipe
2 tbsp	Oil
1/8 tsp	Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp	Urad dal
1	Cinnamon
2	Cloves
1/2 tsp	Fennel seeds
2	dry red chilies
1 spring	Curry leaves
3	cloves of Garlic
15	Shallots
3 large	Tomatoes
1/2 tsp	Turmeric powder
1 tsp	Coriander powder
1-2 tsp	Chili powder
	For Coconut paste
1/4 cup	Coconut
1/2 tsp	Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp	Fennel seeds
	Coriander leaves for Garnishing

Cooking Method

Step 1) Heat oil and temper with mustard , urad dal, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, curry leaves and dry red chilies. Then add in garlic and shallots and saute it for a couple of minutes.


Step 2) Now add in the tomatoes , required salt and cook until the tomatoes are nice and soft. Use fully ripe tomatoes , I have used 3 large tomatoes, if you are using small tomatoes use 4.


Step 3) In the meanwhile make coconut paste using grated coconut, cumin, fennel and grind along with some water and keep it aside.


Step 4) Once the tomatoes are soft add required water and let it boil for sometime. Finally add in the coconut paste and let it cook for 5 more minutes. Finally add coriander leaves for garnishing and turn off the heat.



Our Delicious Tomato Kulambu is ready to be enjoyed with Idli , dosa or rice . Do try this simple and thakkali kulambu and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!