ടൊമാറ്റോ ഫ്രൈ | Tomato Fry - Kerala Style Recipe | Tomato Roast | Restaurant Style Recipe

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through preparing a delicious Kerala-style tomato fry, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for pairing with chappathis, rice, or rotis. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients ready:

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ tablespoon chopped garlic
• 3 onions (approximately 300 gm)
• 6 green chillies (approximately 45 gm)
• 2 sprigs of curry leaves
• 3 tomatoes (approximately 300 gm)
• 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder
• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper

Step 2: Prepare Your Vegetables

• Chop the onions and garlic finely.
• Slit the green chillies lengthwise.
• Dice the tomatoes into small pieces.

Step 3: Heat the Oil and Add Spices

1. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is hot, add ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds.
3. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter, which should take about a minute.
4. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until it turns golden brown.

Step 4: Sauté the Onions and Chillies

1. Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent.
2. Add the slit green chillies and curry leaves, stirring well to combine.

Step 5: Cook the Tomatoes

1. Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and mix thoroughly.
2. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of Kashmiri chilli powder and 1¼ teaspoons of salt.
3. Stir everything together and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes become soft.

Step 6: Add Tomato Sauce and Water

1. Pour in 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
2. Add ¼ cup of water to the mixture.
3. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 7: Final Touches

1. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of crushed pepper for added flavor.
2. Mix everything one last time and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Conclusion

Your Kerala-style tomato fry is now ready to serve! This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, chappathis, or rotis and is sure to be a hit with everyone. Enjoy your meal, and feel free to share any photos of your dish in the "Shaan Geo Foodies Family" Facebook group. Happy cooking!