Thakkali Bajji
Thakkali Bajji is a humble and comforting tomato-based gravy from Tamil Nadu. Unlike the crispy bajji snacks, this version is a soft, mashed, chutney-style dish made with ripe tomatoes, minimal spices, and a simple tempering. It is a perfect example of how everyday ingredients can create something incredibly flavourful.
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 5 no Tomato
- 2 no Onions medium
- 3 no Green chillies
- few Coriander
- few Curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- As req Salt
To temper
- 1 tsp Coriander seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp Gingellery Oil
Instructions
- Cut the onions into small pieces. Chop the tomatoes and keep them aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai and splutter cumin seeds and coriander seeds.
- Add green chillies and curry leaves, then sauté until aromatic.
- Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn translucent.
- Add the chopped (or lightly mashed) tomatoes and mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, and asafoetida.
- Pour in some water and cook until the raw smell of the tomatoes disappears and the mixture turns soft and flavorful.
- Finally, garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.