Showing posts with label Tomato. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tomato. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tomato. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tomato. Show all posts

Thakkali Chammanthi/Tomato Chutney#AlphabetChallenge

Tomato Chutney is a tangy and tasty South Indian chutney made from tomatoes, herbs and spices, there is no onion no garlic or coconut in it. There are many variations of making Tomato Chutney/Thakkali Chammanthi. 
Ingredients
3 Rip Tomatoes - diced
3 Dried Red Chillies
1 Tablespoon Urad Dal
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoon Oil or as required
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Ginger
1 Clove
For The Tadka
A Sprig Curry Leaves
½ Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
A Pinch Asafoetida
1 Tablespoon Oil 
Method
Heat oil in the pan and add in the urad dal first. On low heat allow it to turn light golden. Now add in the ginger, red chillies (break them into pieces) and the clove. Sauté for a minute till the red chilly changes color. Now add in the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook the tomatoes till they are soft and mushy.

Take off heat and allow this mix to cool. Now grind this mixture to a fine paste and keep aside. While grinding, you can add 2-4 tablespoons of water to get the desired consistency of the chutney. 
For The Tadka
Heat oil in a small tadka pan add the mustard seeds when they splutter, add the asafoetida and curry leaves give this a good mix. Add in the ground tomato chutney, taste for salt, add if needed. Cook for 2 minutes till all comes together. Take it off heat and enjoy this yum..mm chutney!
This Tomato Chutney taste good and is a perfect accompaniment to enjoy with Idli, Dosa, Vada, Uthappam or even rice and dal. 
We enjoyed this with Ragi Idli and Drumstick Sambar/Murungakkai Sambar... a perfect combo!!
Labels: Vegan, No Onion No Garlic, Chutney, Tomato, Gluten free, Appetizer, South Indian, Alphabet Challenge
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Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks In Saucy Tomato Gravy#SundayFunday

Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks In Saucy Tomato Gravy is so yummy can be served, as a side dish or as a main course meal. Can be had with Garlic Rice or Rotis. These are low carb & simply yum... delicious. Try it and you'll love these. 
De boning the drumsticks is the only tricky task rest all it so easy to make.

Ingredients
5 Chicken Drumsticks - These drumstick should be large
For the filling

200 Grams Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Ginger
2 Green chilies - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Garlic
3 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves - finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
Dry Roast these ingredients and pound them coarsely  
½ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
½ Teaspoon Heaped Coriander seeds
¼ Teaspoon Ajwain / Carom Seeds
For the Sauce 
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Green chilies - slit and de seeded
1/2 Teaspoon Red chilly powder
A Juice of half a Lemon
3 Big loves Garlic - finely chopped
½ Cup Tomato Puree
½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
Method
De bone chicken from the drumsticks like you make for wings
then cut the bone( keep only the bottom part of the bone)
Make a pocket. 
Now lightly roast the carom seeds, cumin, coriander seeds together and coarsely pound them. 
In another bowl mix cottage cheese, pounded spices ,chilly powder ,green chilies, coriander leaves , garlic, ginger and salt very well. 
Stuffing is ready.
Fill this cheese mixture inside chicken drumsticks by pressing it right till the bottom 
seal them with two tooth picks or stitch them ( I stitched them). 
Heat oil in a pan and fry garlic till it starts to turn pink, add the slit green chilly,  stuffed chicken and saute on high flame for 3 minutes 
turning them till they turn pink to white. 
Add the 1 cup water, tomato puree,  chilly powder, salt and lemon juice, cover, cook for on high flame for 5 minutes. Open and turn the sides, cover again and cook for 10 to 12 minutes on medium low flame till the drumsticks are cooked. 
The gravy should be saucy and thick. 
To serve  
Snip of the thread of the drumsticks. Arrange the drumsticks on a platter and pour the sauce over it.
Enjoy!! this is super delicious.
My Notes 
Labels: Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, Paneer, Ricotta, Stuffed, Tomato, Main course, Side Dish, Sunday Funday, Keto, Low Carb 
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Keto Broccoli & Tomato Soup#SundayFunday

This Broccoli & Tomato Soup that is thick, creamy and delicious. The bright color should perk your winter up too! It has such great flavor, nutritious, light and can be served hot or cold.
Serves 6
Ingredients

1 Small Head Broccoli - chopped
1 Small Onion - chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - chopped
6 Medium Tomatoes - cut into quarters
2 - 3 Cups Vegetable Stock
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper powder or to taste
A Dash Of Red Chilly Flakes - optional

Method
Heat the oil in a large pan/kadai.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté till the onions start to caramelize. Add the broccoli and sauté for another 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and stock, bring to the boil, cover and cook until the broccoli is tender.
Blend with either a hand blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy! This is a thick tasty soup and a good way to sneak broccoli into your loved one's diet. They will never know, it's a delicious soup

My Notes
This is a thick soup, you may want to add more stock if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Labels: Soup, Broccoli, Tomato, Garlic, Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian, International Cuisine, Sunday Funday

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Savory Chicken Muffins For Two#SundayFunday

You can have this for breakfast or as a filling brunch or even for evening snacks or Hi Tea party. These are so easy to make, just keep all ingredients chopped and the bread slices cut and pack them into a air tight container or zip lock bag. Whenever your wish to make these, just whisk the eggs lightly , assemble them and bake. Your done with a filling and healthy breakfast. Another thing about these muffins is that you can use whatever veggies you have or liked by you. 
Makes 6 muffins
Ingredients 
100 Grams Chicken Mince - cooked
¼ Teaspoon Level Salt
¼ Teaspoon Level Black Pepper powder 
2 Eggs
1 Small Tomato - de seeded and chopped into tiny cubes
1 Small Onion - chopped into tiny cubes
2 Green Chillies - finely chopped
3 Mushrooms -finely chopped   
6 Bread Slices
¼ Teaspoon Level Black pepper
¼ Teaspoon Level Mixed herbs
¼ Teaspoon Level Mustard sauce 
Cheddar Cheese Slices
Chopped Coriander leaves 
Method
Cook the chicken mince with salt and pepper powder. ( I pressed this into a pan & steamed it for 20 minutes) Then cut into small pieces. 
Pre-heat oven to 180°C with both elements on.
Cut the bread slices with a round cutter.
Slightly roll bread slices with rolling pin.
Apply butter to the slices on both sides ( top and bottom). 
Place the each slice into cups of tray.
Fill with chicken pieces, all the chopped veggies.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, add salt, pepper and mustard and mixed herbs pour equally into muffin cups, add pieces of cheese slices on top, sprinkle with coriander leaves.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Ready.. Enjoy!!
Labels : Baked, Bread Slices, Chicken Mince, Capsicum, Onion, Tomato, Eggs, Healthy, Savory, Muffins, Cheese, Mushroom, Breakfast, Brunch, Hi Tea, Snacks, Sunday Funday 

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Super Delicious Keto Salad#SundayFunday

This is a sugar-free, sweet and tangy salad  and is favorite of ours. Since this salad & dressing contains a hard boiled egg, I would recommend using it up within 3 -4 days.
Ingredients 
2 Medium Tomatoes
1 Avocado - diced
1 Cucumber - diced
2 Boiled Egg - chopped
2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves - chopped
1 Cup Lettuce Leaves - shredded - optional
3 Tablespoons Black & Green Olives - sliced
1 Green Chilly  - chopped
3 Tablespoons Keto Thousand Island Dressing
Method
Just mix all the salad ingredients together, drizzle the Keto Thousand Island Dressing . give a good mix. 
Serve & Enjoy!!
Labels: American, Egg, Keto, Avocado, Olives, Tomato, Salad, Homemade, International Cuisine, Sunday Funday
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Caprese Prosciutto Salad from Food Lust People Love
Mexican Street Corn Salad from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Roasted Beet & Blackberry Salad from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
Roasted Beet Salad with Horseradish Dressing from Palatable Pastime
Strawberry & Green Bean Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
Super Delicious Keto Salad from Sneha's Recipe
Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Thai Beef Salad) from Culinary Cam 

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Brinjal And Tomato Chutney#SundayFunday

My hubby does not enjoy eating brinjal, made this pickle and its was relished. He did not know this chutney was of brinjal.

Ingredients

1 Long Eggplant - sliced
2 Red Dry chillies
1 Small Onion - chopped finely
1 Tomato - chopped finely
2 Cloves Garlic - chopped finely
1 Tablespoon Oil + 1 teaspoon
1/4 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Urad dal
A Spring Curry leaves
1 Button Red Chilly
Salt to taste
Method


Heat pan with a tablespoon of oil. Add red chillies fry them till crispy .. take it out and keep it aside. In the same pan add garlic and fry till they are slight brown in color. Add onion and fry till they are transparent. Add tomato and fry till they are mushy. Remove and keep aside

Drain the water from eggplant and add them to the pan. Fry till they are cooked. Switch it off and let it cool down.

Grind the chillies first. Then add rest of mixture and grind to smooth paste adding just a teaspoon of water add salt and blend again. Transfer it serving dish

Heat the pan add a teaspoon of oil. When oil is hot add mustard seeds and let it pop. Add urad dal and curry leaves and red chilly. Fry till brown in color. Pour it over the chutney. 

Serve this dosa or dal rice .. it taste yummy.

Labels: Chutneys & Dips, Brinjal, Tomato, Eggplant, Aubergine, Baigan, Indian, Condiments, Sunday Funday 

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Tomato Ketchup Chicken & Rice Platter#SundayFunday

This Chicken and Rice platter has just the right amount of sweetness and flavor and is a perfect brunch recipe. Made with tender and juicy chicken, marinated in aromatic spices, and served over a bed of rice, it so delicious and addictive that you will be making it again very often.
Serves 2
Ingredients 

275 Grams Boneless Chicken - cut into thick strips
1 Cup Basmati Rice - Boiled
3 Baby onions
3 Banana Peppers - chopped
1 Small Capsicum - cut into cubes
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
1½ Teaspoon Red Chili powder
½ Teaspoon Heaped Sea Salt or to taste
¼ Cup Tomato Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
French fries to serve
Boiled Egg to serve
2 Tablespoons Oil
Whole Spices
1 Stick Cinnamon
3 Cloves
5 Black Peppercorns
2 Petals Star Anise
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

Method 
Heat oil, in pan/kadai add chicken with whole spices, cumin seeds, fry until chicken changes its color from pink to white, add chili powder, salt, vinegar, ketchup and baby onions,¼ cup water and cook it for 2 minutes. Add, all the capsicum, banana pepper, add another,¼ cup water mix well.  Cover and cook for 7 - 8 minutes. Switch off the flame it's ready.  Spread boiled rice in a platter, top with chicken mixture, serve garnished with French fries and boiled egg. 
Enjoy a delicious and perfect brunch!! 
Labels: Chicken, Rice, Brunch, Tomato, Ketchup, Sunday Funday

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  • Mini Pavlova by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
  • Moong Dal Chila by Mayuri's Jikoni
  • Sausage Balls by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Tomato Ketchup Chicken & Rice Platter by Sneha's Recipe
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    Homemade Marinara Sauce#SundayFunday

    Homemade Marinara Sauce doesn’t get any easier than this recipe! This requires just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes on the stove. This one is a keeper.

    Marinara is a tomato-based sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. It originated in Italy and is used in many dishes. Homemade marinara sauce that tastes better than any canned version, there is no added sugar or preservatives.
    Ingredients
    1 Large Onion - finely chopped
    5 Cloves Garlic
    1 Teaspoon Chilly Flakes
    ½ Teaspoon Salt  or  to taste
    1 Teaspoon Mixed Herbs
    8 Medium Ripe Tomatoes - blanched & chopped
    Few Leaves Fresh Basil
    2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 
    Method
    Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, then stir in garlic sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
    Add blanched and chopped tomatoes, salt, and chilly flakes. Simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.  Cool and blend to a smooth sauce. Add in the mixed herbs and stir in chopped fresh basil. 
    Homemade Marinara Sauce it ready.
    This recipe is so versatile. Use it for any recipe that calls for Marinara Sauce. 
    Labels: Homemade, Sauces, Italian, Sunday Funday, Tomato, Dried Herbs, Basil, Keto, Preservatives free

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    Homemade Sauce

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