Mom's Recipies

This is a simple gojju which can be made when you are out of veggies or when you want to make something simple and fast and when you are in hurry. My MIL used to make this along with rice . I make this very often.This gojju tastes delicious and it goes with everything like dosa, idly, rice ,chapathis ,rotis , pooris and even as a spread on bread.

Ingredients:-

Tomatoes - 3 (medium size)
Coriander leaves - few
Curry leaves -few
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Rasam powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
salt - according to taste


Method:-

Wash and chop tomatoes, coriander leaves and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds .Fry till it crackles.
Add cumin seeds ,urad dal and fry until golden brown.
Now add Curry leaves .Fry for a second and then add tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric ,rasam powder, salt, asafoetida to it while adding 1 small cup of water to it and allow to cook until done.
The mixture should become semi thick in consistency.
Garnish it with coriander leaves.
Serve with dosa, chapati, poori, roti and rice.

Tips:-

1. You can keep it in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
2. If you don't have rasam powder at home, you can use the red chilli powder only.