Tomato Sabzi

Vegetarian

Tomato Sabzi

Tomato Sabzi is a quick and easy to make veggie that is spicy, tangy and tastes yummy with hot rotis / chappatis. This is just perfect for the tiffins as it doesn't take much time to cook and can be made in a jiffy.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
3 people
Total
20 min

Ingredients

  • 5 ( medium sized - finely chopped)Tomato
  • 2 ( small sized - finely chopped)Onion
  • 1Green Chilli
  • 6 cloves ( chopped/ crushed)Garlic
  • 1/2 tspMustard Seeds (Rai)
  • a pinchSugar
  • 2 tsp (a mix of Deggi Mirch and Kashmiri Chilli Powder)Red Chilli powder
  • a pinchTurmeric powder
  • 1/4 tspGaram Masala
  • 2-3 tsp ( chopped)Coriander leaves
  • 2 tsp ( crushed)Roasted Peanuts
  • 5 tspOil

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat 4-5 tsp oil in a kadai.

  2. Step 2

    Once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and once they splutter add garlic and green chilli.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chopped onions and sauté until they change color and look cooked ( do not brown them).

  4. Step 4

    Add all the dry spices and fry. ( Add more chilli powder if you like it spicy)

  5. Step 5

    Immediately add the tomatoes and mix well.

  6. Step 6

    Add salt and sugar ( to cut the acidity of the tomatoes) and mix well.

  7. Step 7

    Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Open the lid and add roasted peanut powder  (optional)

  9. Step 9

    Add coriander leaves and cook for a minute or so if the gravy is too runny.

  10. Step 10

    Its ready to serve. Enjoy the Tomato Sabzi with rotis/ Chapattis.

  11. Step 11

    Additional Tip : Mash is completely with a masher and can also be served as a chutney / dip.