Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 cloves
- 1/2 tsp mustard seed (optional)
- 4 fresh curry leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Croutons
Directions
- Place the tomatoes with 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high 4 mins in the microwave.
- Reserve the cooking water.
- Let the tomatoes cool slightly, peel, and discard skins.
- Process the tomatoes, reserved water, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
- Add clarified butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the mustard seed, when it starts spluttering, add cloves and curry leaves in it.
- Pour the processed tomatoes and garlic into the skillet.
- Stir in remaining 1 cup water.
- Mix in paprika,sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
- Add chopped cilantro . Continue cooking 3-4 minutes and off the heat.
