
Vegetarian
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the green tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
- Thinly slice the onions and crush the garlic.
- Heat the oil, let the mustard seeds pop for 30 seconds, then add the onions and fry until golden.
- Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin and cayenne pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the green tomatoes and split chillies, then stir gently to coat them.
- Pour in the water, add the curry leaf and season with salt.
- Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender without falling apart.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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