Ingredients: (Serves 4-6 as a side)
- 2 cups packed sliced onions, pref. red onions
- 1.5 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white poppy seeds
- 2 – 3 tablespoon oil (pref. pure virgin mustard oil)
- salt to taste
- a pinch or about 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)*
- 5 hot green chili pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder/cayenne
*Note: if you find that the tomatoes you have used are tart, use the sugar to balance the taste.
Method:
Place the seeds on a fine sieve and place the sieve in a bowl of
water so the bottom part of the sieve is under water. Soaking them for a
while before grinding helps. Make a paste of poppy seeds, and half the
amount of green chillies and keep aside. While making the paste, try to
use as little water as possible; grinding the seeds with too much water
will scatter them around. It should be a creamy paste.
In a pan/wok heat mustard oil and fry the onions & tomatoes for
about 2-4 minutes and then cover until the tomatoes are cooked through
and becomes mushy.
Add the poppy seed paste, salt, sugar (if you are using) and turmeric
and mix well; reduce heat, add 1/4 cup water and stir it in. Cover and
cook for about 5-7 minutes. Uncover, add the rest of the green chili
peppers and saute for 2-4 minutes or until the liquid dries up and the
oil separates.
Adjust salt and sugar.
Serve it hot with steamed rice or as a side with parathas or any flat bread.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Very Easy
Serves: 4-6 as side
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