Tamatar ki Launji
by Tarla Dalal
Everyday ingredients, minimal time, and least effort is all it takes to make this mouth-watering accompaniment! A simple tempering of seeds and a sprinkling of common spice powders moves the humble tomato from an ‘extra’ ingredient status into the limelight. Perhaps it is the right combination of ingredients with the appropriate quick cooking techniques, which retains – and even enhances – the tangy flavour of tomatoes so beautifully. Enjoy the Tamatar ki Launji hot and fresh, with your favourite roti.
Tamatar ki Launji recipe - How to make Tamatar ki Launji
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 0.50 cup
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp of mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1/4 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds and fennel seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and green chillies, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 31 cal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 127.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 8 mcg |
| Calcium | 12 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 7.7 mg |
| Sodium | 3.3 mg |
| Potassium | 41.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Excellent recipes, not only mouth watering but healthy informative and nutritious.You Deserve a 6/5
very tasty and delicious.goes well with paneer paranthas
Quick and tasty recipe.
How many days can we store dis pickle
Launji is like an achaar.. It is super spicy but wonderful in taste.. If you want less spicy you can reduce the chilli powder.. but you can enjoy the actual taste when spicy..
I make this the same way... It tastes delicious
Fiery hot tomato pickle.