Hyderabadi Tomato Cut

Hyderabadi Tomato Cut

Recipe by Maliha KhanCourse: MainCuisine: PakistaniDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

Ingredients

  • ½ kg fresh tomatoes

  • 4 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste

  • 1 tsp red chilli powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • chopped fresh coriander

  • Baghaar
  • 10-12 curry leaves

  • 1 tsp whole cumin

  • 2 garlic cloves (sliced)

  • 4 red whole chillies

Directions

  • Cut the tomatoes into large chunks (quarters). Place in a pan, cover and cook for 30 minutes (or until soft enough to blend).
  • Using a handheld blender, blend the tomatoes to a paste.
  • To the tomatoes add tomato paste, garlic & ginger paste, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, and sugar in a pan and cook for an hour on medium heat (until you get a smooth consistency).
  • Taste and adjust the chilli powder and salt at this step.
  • Baghaar
  • Heat oil and add cumin, whole red chilli, sliced garlic, and curry leaves.
  • Add the baghaar to the cut. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves. You can add boiled eggs to this if you want.
  • Serve with boiled white rice and qeema.

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