Thakkali Thokku | Tomato Thokku

Whenever my family plans for a trip, my first job is to prepare this tomato pickle. This tomato thokku / tomato pickle can be used for 15 days if properly sealed. It can be taken as a side dish to dosa, chappathi. Instant Tomato Rice can be prepared by just mixing this thokku with rice.

Preparation Time:     10 mins

Cook Time :                25 mins

Ready in :                   35 mins
Yields :                        10 Servings 

Ingredients:

Sesame Oil	6 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Cumin powder	2 tsp
Curry leaves	10
Garlic cloves	15
Ripe Tomatoes	15
Salt
Turmeric Powder	1 tsp
Chilli Powder	5  tsp
Fenugreek powder	1 tsp
Asafoetida powder	1/8 tsp
Tamarind	Half Lemon Size

Instructions:

• Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the seeds and fibre to get the tamarind juice. Filter the seeds and fibre.
• Heat oil in the pan and add mustard, curry leaves.
• When they splutter add  garlic, cumin powder, fenugreek powder and asafoedita powder. Fry till garlics are cooked. 
• Now add chopped ripe tomatoes and fry till they turn soft and tender.
• Add tamarind juice, Salt, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
• Cook in medium flame till oil separates and thokku thickens.
• Allow it to cool and store it in airtight container.
• Note : Thokku can be kept for 15 days if properly refrigerated and sealed.