Tomato thokku is an excellent homemade product to make it once and store it for a while. It is a good replacement for tomato chutney or tomato pickle.
Tomato Thokku is an excellent side that goes with Rice, Chapati, Roti, Idli, Dosa, Curd Rice and Sambar Rice. Alternatively, mix it with rice to make an instant tomato rice. Thokku tastes tangy and spicy, and it can be used as a substitute for chutney or a pickle too.
The main benefit about this Thokku is, it has a good shelf life, to make it once in bulk and store it for a while. This is handy for busy moms or bachelor.
Make this Thokku in large quantities at once and store it in a glass container in the refrigerator. This Thokku is convenient whenever you do not feel like cooking or too busy to cook or tired, and will be a lifesaving dish.
Smart Tips:
Let me share few important tips on how to make this Thokku better. Making tomato Thokku is easy at home, but preserving it for a long time takes some additional steps. So it is important to follow these few simple steps.
- Make sure to cook tomatoes completely without any moisture content. You can also use canned tomatoes.
I used tamarind concentrate that helped to save time. If you are using raw tamarind extract, you have to cook it until no water or moisture content in it and also increase the quantity to 40 – 50 grams.
I used fenugreek seeds, roast it until golden brown and powdered it. If you want, you can also use readymade store bought fenugreek powder. If you are using fenugreek powder, directly reduce the quantity to half.
Make sure to cook Thokku in a hot oil for at least 15-20 minutes on a medium flame. This will help the Thokku to stay fresh longer.
Storing and Using:
Use dry, clean glass airtight container for storing. Make sure to cool down the mix before storing.
When you need the thokku, use a dry clean spoon to take the thokku out from the bottle. Moreover, refrigerate the remaining immediately.
Benefits:
The primary advantage of this product is it has good shelf life and tastes delicious. It can stay safe for minimum 15 days in the refrigerator and up to 30 days.
Recipe ideas using this product:
Tomato Rice – Just mix a small portion of Thokku with hot white rice and serve it warm.
Side for chapati, dosa or idli – Use it as a side for chapati, idli or dosa instead of chutney.
Side for Yogurt or Sambar Rice – You can also serve this thokku with Yogurt or Sambar rice.
More vegetarian Sides
Tomato thokku is an excellent homemade product to make it once and store it for a while. It is a good replacement for tomato chutney or tomato pickle.
- 6 no ROMA TOMATO
- 2 tsp TAMARIND
- 3 tsp SALT TABLE
- 6 tsp RED CHILI POWDER
- 2.50 tbsp CANOLA OIL
- 1 tsp FENUGREEK SEED
- 1 tsp MUSTARD SEEDS
- 15 no CURRY LEAVES
- 10 no GARLIC RAW
- 1 tsp HING OR ASAFOETIDA
Chop the tomatoes finely. In a heavy bottomed pan add chopped tomatoes, cover and cook until it becomes completely dry (you should not able to find any moisture content in it). Keep stirring and mashing the tomatoes using a spatula in between to avoid burning.
In the mean time, dry roast fenugreek seeds until golden brown, allow it to cool and make a fine powder.
Once the tomatoes cooked completely and become dry add tamarind concentrate, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.
In a separate pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, chopped garlic and add it to the tomato mixture.
Allow the tomato mixture to cook in oil for at least 15 - 20 minutes in a medium flame. The oil should float on top, it ensures there is no water in tomato mixture. Add fenugreek powder, mix well and turn off the heat. Allow it to cool completely and store it in a refrigerator.
How to serve Tomato Thokku?
You can also serve it with Sooji Upma, Lemon Rice or Coconut Rice.
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