Sweet & Sour Tomatoes
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4.9
Sweet & Sour Tomatoes
Description
This recipe for Sweet & Sour Tomatoes begins by heating vegetable oil and tempering mustard and cumin seeds until they release their aroma and begin to crackle. Fresh tomatoes are then added and stirred to coat with the tempered spices. Ground turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, salt, and sugar are combined into the mixture, introducing an interplay of warmth, bitterness, spice, saltiness, and sweetness.
A cup of water is added to create a simmering environment where the tomatoes soften but do not completely break down, preserving a chunky texture. After simmering briefly, fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled atop, adding a fresh herbal note and color contrast. The final dish balances sweet and sour elements with a warm, mild heat from the chili powder and complex earthiness from the spices.
This preparation can accompany rice or bread or serve as a tangy tomato side to complement richer dishes, offering a lively contrast in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds brown variety
- 4 tomato
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground powder
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1½ teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a kadhai or wok and fry the cumin and mustard seeds over a medium heat until they splutter.
- Add the tomato and stir until coated with the seeds, then stir in the ground spices, salt and sugar.
- Add 1 cup (250 ml) water, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes – not too long, or the tomato will break down. Sprinkle with the fresh coriander to serve.
Notes
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