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South Indian Style Tomato Coriander Masala, an awesome side dish for Idli / dosa and even for Rotis. Everytime we think of a side dish for Idli / Dosa, we end up doing the routine sambar, chutney or sometimes we take more interest to make something different like Kadappa or vada curry.

Very simple to make gravy with just onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves and Indian spices. The coriander leaves add a great flavor to the whole dish. Adding coriander leaves not only adds flavor but also its good for health because we are including some greens as part of this recipe.We don’t have any other rich ingredients like cashews or paneer etc. This South Indian Style Tomato Coriander Masala is so delicious and so tempting.

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Instructions with Step by Step Pictures:

WORKING WITH GRINDING INGREDIENTS

In a mixer jar, add coriander leaves, grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chilli and grind everything to a smooth paste.

TEMPERING PROCESS

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add split urad dal to the pan and saute till dal turns light golden color. To the pan, add curry leaves

SAUTE ONIONS

To the pan, add chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. When the onions are cooked, add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and saute the masala

COOKING GROUND MASALA

To the pan, now add the coriander and spice paste along with salt. Let this ground masala cook in low flame for 10 mins

TIME TO ADD TOMATO

Now, time to add tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the pan and mix well. Add 1 cup of water and cover and cook the masala in low flame for 10 mins. When the tomatoes are cooked well, switch off the flame.