Green tomatoes are not very easily available where I live. So when I do find them, I tend to buy them in slightly larger quantities. This is something I make whenever I find these tomatoes. There is nothing unusual or spectacular about this recipe. It is very easy to make and I do love it with chappathis and rice.
Green Tomato and Onion Curry (GF, V)
Ingredients
- 1 kg green tomatoes
- 2 - 3 onions , sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsps chopped ginger finely
- 2 tbsps jaggery powdered (or sugar)
- 1 1/2 tsps mustard seeds
- 1 1/2 tsps black gram dal (urad)
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 tsps coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 1/2 tsps kashmiri chilli powder (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp asafetida powder
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Chop each tomato into 8 pieces (into 4 pieces if the tomatoes are smaller).
- Heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the black gram dal and stir. When the dal has browned, add the fenugreek seeds, asafetida powder and the curry leaves. Stir once or twice and add the ginger and onions. Sautxe9 till transparent and soft. Now add the tomatoes and and the remaining ingredients. Mix well and allow to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, till the tomatoes are cooked (they should be soft but not really mushy) and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Serve with chappathis or rice.
Asha says
I love to cook with green tomatoes too, used to get them a lot in India. Here I have to grow them in Summer!Looks yummy, great with rice too!:))
Rosie says
I’m growing tomatoes again this summer I now know a great recipe to use them on!! 😀 Looks really scrummy!! Rosie x
Dhivya says
wow..green tomato..nice recipe..i bet it tastes good with rice too..Thanks for sharing
Nags says
i love green tomatoes. we make thoran with this 🙂
LG says
wow..a good curry. I have a tomato plant at home, looking at it daily to yeild some for me.
Red Chillies says
We get good green tomatoes here, but have never tried it. This looks like a delicious dish, I will try it.
Uma says
Looks Yummy! One easy dish!
Meg Wolff says
Indian cooking looks wonderful!
Mansi Desai says
I so want to try making something with green tomatoes but I just can’t find them in my market!!!:( this looks great Aparna:)
Alpa says
this looks really delicious and healthy! can i come for dinner?
Aparna says
Green tomatoes have a totally different taste and a crunch. They make great topping for Pizza.Maybe I should try growing tomatoes!Alpa, you’re most welcome (all of you actually).
Cakelaw says
Hi Aparna, on looking at this curry, my first thought was – yum!!!
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AnuSriram says
Looks delicious…
Seena says
Dishes with green tomatoes are always tempting me..! But no way to get some….
Tejal says
Hi Aparna, I made this recipe, since I never bother to write anything down, I made if from memory and forgot the ginger, jaggery and methi seeds, but it turned out really nice. Had a slight hint of sourness, but was awesome! Thanks for this wonderful recipe!Tejal
Dazy says
I’m making this for dinner tonight. I think I’ll try to shoot it, but I don’t think it will be as pretty as your picture!