South Indian
Thakkali Thokku
Thakkali thokku or tomato thokku is a popular south Indian pickle with tomatoes and pickling spices. This thokku is a versatile side dish that is very flavorful and delicious
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 large ripe tomatoes
- small lemon sized tamarind (1 tablespoon thick extract or paste)
- 6 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon jaggery
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse, wipe and chop the tomatoes.
- 2
heat 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy pan. Add mustard seeds and let crackle.
- 3
Add turmeric powder, chili powder and saute well.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes and mix. Season wit salt and jaggery. Mix well and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- 5
The tomatoes should get cooked, turn mushy and release oil from sides. Finally add remaining oil and mix well. remove from flame. Cool and store airtight.