Thakkali Bajji

6 tomatoes

Grind tomato to a paste.

1/4 cup coconut

1/2 cup water

Blend coconut and make a smooth paste.

1 tbsp oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1 stick cinnamon

1 star anise

2 cardamom

2 cloves

1 bay leaf

1 tsp fennel seeds

Heat oil in a pressure pan, splutter mustard seeds. Add all the spices and sauté for 10 seconds.

3 cups onion, finely chopped

2 green chilies

Add onion, green chilies, sauté till onions turn light brown, about 8 minutes in medium flame.

6 garlic cloves, grated

2 tsp ginger, grated

Add garlic, ginger, sauté for 2 more minutes.

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp jaggery

1 tsp salt

1 tsp red chili powder

1 cup water

Add tomato paste, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, jaggery, water.

Add coconut paste and sauté for 2 more minutes.

Cover the pan and cook for 4 whistles. 

cilantro leaves, chopped

Garnish with cilantro leaves

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME

Source: kannammacooks