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Maharashtrian Tomato Essence Recipe
Maharashtrian RecipesSide DishVegetarian

Maharashtrian Tomato Essence Recipe

A vegetarian Maharashtrian Recipes recipe with tomatoes - blanched, cloves garlic, tablespoons fresh coconut - grated. Ready in 25 min, serves 4.

Curated bySachin Deshmukh🇮🇳

Calories
550kcal
Estimated Cost
250-400
Carbs62g
Protein34g
Fats18g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

9 steps
  1. 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

    tomatoes - blanched(4)
  2. 2

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

    tomatoes - blanched(4)
  3. 3

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

    cloves garlic(4)tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(4)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)dry red chillies(3)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)
  4. 4

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

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

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

    pinch asafoetida (hing)(1)sprig curry leaves(1)
  6. 6

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

    cloves garlic(4)tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(4)
  7. 7

    Now, add the tomato puree and simmer for 2 minutes

  8. 8

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

    tomatoes - blanched(4)salt - to taste
  9. 9

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

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