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Tomato Garlic
Thokku Recipe: Tangy South Indian Relish with Spice

Name: ~Tomato Garlic~ Thokku Recipe: Tangy South Indian Relish with Spice
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups Tomato (ripe ones); 7 to 8 cloves Garlic; Tamarind small gooseberry-sized ball; ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; 1½ tbsp Chilli powder; 1 tbsp Salt; ½ tsp Roasted fenugreek powder; ⅓ cup Sesame Oil (For the seasoning); 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Hing (asafoetida)

50 mins

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Tomato garlic thokku is a tangy and spicy South Indian condiment made by slow-cooking ripe tomatoes with garlic, tamarind, and aromatic spices in gingelly oil. The process intensifies the flavour, giving it a glossy finish that pairs beautifully with idlis, dosas, chapatis, or curd rice. It’s easy to make and keeps well for days; perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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1½ cups Tomato (ripe ones)

7 to 8 clovesGarlic

Tamarind small gooseberry-sized ball

¼ tspTurmeric powder

1½ tbspChilli powder

1 tbspSalt

½ tspRoasted fenugreek powder

⅓ cupSesame Oil (For the seasoning)

1 tspMustard seeds

1 tspHing (asafoetida)

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Soak tamarind in 2–3 tablespoons of hot water for a few minutes. Extract thick juice and discard the pulp. Crush garlic cloves and set aside. Wash and dry ripe tomatoes, then roughly chop and blend them into a smooth puree. This ensures a lump-free thokku with a uniform texture.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

10 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Roast and Powder Fenugreek

5 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Temper the Spices

3 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices

10 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

Serve the thokku in a small katori or ceramic bowl drizzled with a thin layer of sesame oil for shine.

Pairing Instructions

Spread over crisp dosas or mix into hot rice with a spoonful of ghee for a comforting meal.

Garnishing Instructions

Add a sprig of curry leaf or a pinch of roasted fenugreek powder before serving for aroma.

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Thokku Recipe: Tangy South Indian Relish with Spice

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Roast and Powder Fenugreek

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Temper the Spices

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Simmer with Tamarind

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Finish and Store

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Plating Instructions

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