Tomato Saar

Tomatoes are the rich source of vit.C,Vit A, Iron, Potassium ...you can find the nutritional benefits of tomatoes here http://www.essortment.com/all/healthbenefits_rbdh.htm

Eating a  whole fresh red tomato all by itself is a satisfying experience and can only be felt when you eat it. You always be benefited more by eating it fresh.

This tomato saar / curry enhances the aroma of tomato by keeping all its fiber content intact.

Ingredients
3-4 medium size red tomatoes
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
2-3 cloves of garlic (peeled)
2 tsp cumin seeds
salt & sugar(optional) to taste


Tempering
2 tsp pure ghee / oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp asafoetida
5-6 curry leaves
2 green chilies(slit)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder(optional)

Garnishing
chopped coriander leaves


Method
1.Wash the tomatoes and pressure cook them with no water or very little water.
2.Let it cool completely.
3.Grind the cooked tomatoes( don't peel), coconut,cumin seeds and garlic in a mixer.(It won't be very smooth.)
4.Heat ghee in the kadai. Add all the tempering ingredients. After they sizzle add tomato ground tomato paste.
5.Simmer the gas and  cook for 2 minutes. Add salt .Take off the heat.
6.Garnish with chopped coriander.
7.Serve with Jeera rice or steamed rice.


Note
Chilies can be replaced by red chili powder.
You can also avoid garlic if you want.