Maharashtrian Tomato Essence Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Maharashtrian Tomato Saar Recipe, take a saucepan and blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes, remove and place it in cold water while retaining the water in which it was boiling

Step 2: When cool, peel the outer skin of the tomatoes and blend it to a smooth puree using a blending jar and keep aside

Step 3: Now, grind the grated coconut, garlic, cumin seeds and 2 red chillies to a smooth seeds and keep aside

Step 4: Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and let it splutter

Step 5: Add the red chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves and let it crackle

Step 6: Add the ground coconut mix and saute for 2 minutes, until the raw smell of the garlic goes away

Step 7: Now, add the tomato puree and simmer for 2 minutes

Step 8: Add 3 cups of water left over from blanching the tomatoes, season with salt and let it simmer for 10 minutes

Step 9: Switch off the flame and serve the the Maharashtrian Tomato Saar Recipe along with Steamed Rice and Papad for a light weeknight dinner