Thakkali Thokku

Serve - 5

Ingredients

Tomato - 5
Tomato Paste - 1 Can [Optional]
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Curry Leaves - 5 or 6
Garlic Ginger Paste - 1 tsp
Gingely Oil - 3 or 4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Blanch the tomatoes.Allow it to cool.Blend it into a puree.
In a sauce pan,heat oil and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
Add tomato puree,tomato paste,ginger garlic paste,curry leaves,chilli powder and salt.
Cook on very low flame for about 30 to 45 minutes.
The gravy will become non sticky and oil will float.
Remove from fire.

Serve with rice,dosa,idli,chapathi.

Bhel Puri

Serve - 2 

Ingredients

Puffed Rice - 1 Cup
Finely chopped Onion - 1 Cup
Finely chopped Tomato - 1 cup
Grated Carrot - 1/2 Cup
Finely chopped Cucumber - 1/2 Cup
Finely chopped Corainder leaves - 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Madras Mixture/Sev - 1 cup
Salt to taste

Method


Mix all the ingredients except puffed rice and coriander leaves.Finally add puffed rice and mix.
Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve immediately.