Tomato saar is somewhat similar to tomato soup in texture but taste-wise saar has no competitor.Saar can be served as a soup or as a side dish.This perfect blend of sourness and sweetness can win any ones heart.
Ingredients
3 large ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup homemade thick coconut milk (recipe here)
2"cinnamon stick,broken8-9 curry leaves
4 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup water
salt as per taste.
3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp ghee
Method
- Pressure cook the tomatoes for 2 whistles.Let them cool, remove their skin and puree them.
- Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan.Add cumin seeds,curry leaves,cinnamon stick and garlic.Fry for a min.
- Now add chili powder,turmeric,salt,sugar,and the puree. Cover and cook on low flame for 5-6 mins.
- Add the coconut milk and cook uncovered until the saar reaches the desired thickness.I personally don't like the saar watery.
- Switch off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot.Makes 3 servings.
