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Green tomato curry

A tangy, fragrant curry where firm green tomatoes keep a touch of freshness amid a spiced sauce. It's a seasonal side dish, often served with rice and a chilli paste.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the green tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
  2. Thinly slice the onions and crush the garlic.
  3. Heat the oil, let the mustard seeds pop for 30 seconds, then add the onions and fry until golden.
  4. Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin and cayenne pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Add the green tomatoes and split chillies, then stir gently to coat them.
  6. Pour in the water, add the curry leaf and season with salt.
  7. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender without falling apart.
  8. Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of sugar if the sauce is too sour, then serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Mixed tomatoes. Add 2 ripe tomatoes near the end of cooking to soften the acidity.

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