Tomato Idiappam

Prepare the plain idiappam and keep it aside. (Refer "Coconut idiappam" recipe to prepare plain version.

INGREDIENTS

Tomato-3big (chopped)

Ginger-1tsp(finely chopped)

Green chilly-3(chopped)

Curry leaves-1 string

Chena dal(kadala parippu)-1tsp

Urad dal(uzhunnu parippu)-1tsp

Mustard seeds-1tsp

Cumin seeds(jeera)-1/4tsp

Hing powder(kayam)-one pinch

Dry red chilly-3(slits)

Coriander leaves-1/4cup

Cashew nuts -10 (chopped)

Red chilly powder-1/4tsp

Salt -to taste

Ghee or oil -2tbsp

Garam masala -one pinch (opt)

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan.

Add dry red chilly ,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,cashew nuts and both the dals one by one .

Saute ginger ,green chilly ,hing and curry leaves for a minute .

Add the chopped tomato a, chilly powder and salt to this mixture and stir well.

When cooked add the cooled idiappam and mix thoroughly .

Cook it for 1 more minute in low flame and finally add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.Remove from the fire and serve hot.