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Tomato Onion Koora Recipe
Tomato onion koora brings the comfort of traditional South Indian home cooking with this simple yet flavorful curry that's perfect for any occasion. This beloved koora (curry) represents the type of practical cooking that mothers prepare when families are about to travel or need something quick and satisfying. The combination of tomatoes and onions creates a naturally sweet and tangy base that pairs perfectly with rice or Indian bread. This versatile curry demonstrates how simple ingredients can be transformed into something absolutely delicious through traditional cooking methods. The nostalgic flavors make this dish a perfect example of comfort food at its finest.
My mother used to make this onion tomato curry (koora) when we were about to go on vacation or just returned from vacation and didn’t have many vegetables in the house. This koora works really well with rice or with pooris.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 onions, chopped
2 green chile peppers, chopped
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
4 tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt, to taste
½ cup water
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish (Optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry red chile peppers, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds in hot oil until seeds begin to splutter, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle asafoetida powder over seeds and add curry leaves. Stir onions, green chile peppers, and turmeric powder into mixture. Cook and stir until onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, red chili powder, sugar, and salt; continue cooking until tomatoes are pulpy. Pour water into mixture; simmer until curry begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 129 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 15g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 129 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 75mg | 84% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 491mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
