Tomato Kurma Recipe - Thakkali Kurma For Biryani & Parotta

Step 1: To begin making Tomato Kurma Recipe, we will first grind all the ingredients needs for the Kurma paste

Step 2: In a mixer combine, add roasted gram dal, fresh grated coconut, green chillies, fennel seeds and a tablespoon of water

Step 3: Grind the ingredients until you get a smooth paste

Step 4: Keep aside for later

Step 5: Next, place a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of ghee

Step 6: Once the ghee is warm, add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle

Step 7: When the cumin seeds are sizzling, add the star anise, cinnamon and saute it for about 30 to 35 seconds

Step 8: Add the chopped onions and stir until they are caramelized

Step 9: Next, add the chopped tomatoes along with sambar powder and saute until the tomatoes are soft and mushy

Step 10: Once the tomatoes are mushy, add the ground kurma paste, salt to taste and simmer the flame to low

Step 11: Add 1/4 cup water, stir and close the lid of the pan

Step 12: Let the tomato kurma simmer for 5 minutes

Step 13: After 5 minutes, open the lid of the pan, give it a good stir and turn off the flame

Step 14: Garnish it with coriander leaves and it is ready to be served

Step 15: Serve Tomato Kurma Recipe along with Vegetable Biryani and Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita

Step 16: You can also serve Tomato Kurma along with Kerala Style Parotta for a weeknight dinner