Thakkali kuzhambu

Ingredients:

Ripe Tomatoes (as required)
Shallots (I used close to 10 shallots (small onion)... But it's optional)
Green chillies (as required,  I used 5 big ones for 4 people)
Sambar podi (this is home prepared without turmeric)
Salt (as required)
Cocunut milk extract - 1 small cup (u can add or reduce based on your taste)
Kothamalli (for garnish)

Preliminary Steps:

1. Take few ripe tomatoes (I took 7 big ones to serve 4 people)

2. Take water enough to immerse the tomatoes, and boil it, at boiling stage switch off the flame and soak the tomatoes in the water and let it be for 2 minutes... Then remove and peel the skin.

3. Now mash the tomatoes well with your hand to get puree consistency for kuzhambu

Preparation Steps:
1. Take a kadai, add 1 teaspoon organic oil (I used coconut oil)
2. Add Half teaspoon kadugu
3. When it sputters, add half spoon jeera and a pinch of vendayam, a sprig of curry leaves
4. Now add green chillies and saute..
5. Add onions and saute till golden brown
6. Now add tomato puree, half spoon sambar podi (use as per your taste), half cup water and let boil for ten minutes in medium flame or until desired thick consistency is reached.
7. Lastly add coconut milk and salt, garnish with chopped Kothamalli...

Super tangy spicy tomato kuzhambu is ready... Goes well with rice, dosas and even rotis...