Sauteed Green Tomatoes (Pacha Thakkali Mezhkkupuratti)

Green tomatoes (Pacha Thakkalli) make a delicious saute with onions. It is an excellent side dish for lunch. I was trying out Green Tomatoes for the first time and we liked it a lot. My mom used to make a thoran with Pacha Thakkali and it used to be equally delicious. Here is my recipe for Sauteed Green Tomatoes or Pacha Thakkali Mezhkkupuratti.

Ingredients

1. Diced Green Tomatoes – 3 medium
2. Finely Chopped Onions – 2 medium
3. Chopped Garlic – 3 cloves
4. Slit Green Chillies – 4
5. Curry Leaves – A sprig
6. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
7. Cumin (Jeerakam) Powder – 1/4 tsp
8. Sambar Powder – 1/2 tsp
9. Salt – to taste
10. Oil – 2 tbsp
11. Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp

Preparation Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
2. Add onions, green chillies, garlic and curry leaves. Saute till the onions are translucent.
3. Add turmeric, cumin and sambar powder and stir fry for a minute.
4. Add the chopped green tomatoes. Sprinkle salt, cover and cook on medium low heat for around 10-12 minutes.
5. When the tomatoes become soft and cooked, remove lid and increase heat. Saute for another 3-4 minutes till the water is almost evaporated.
6. Serve this delicious tangy sauteed green tomatoes with rice.

Kreativ Blogger Award

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1. I am based out of Charlotte, North Carolina – a very beautiful place specially during Fall.
2. My husband has been my inspiration for starting my websites.
3. I love web site designing and of course cooking.
4. Photography is a passion for me and I am working on improving that.
5. Eating Out is another interesting thing which we do often.
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I would like to pass on this award to the following 7 Bloggers :-

1. Sanghi of Sanghi’s Food Delight
2. Srilakshmi of Annapurna
3. Pavani of Cook’s Hideout
4. Smitha of Kadumanga
   
5. Vysh of Cardamom – the Queen of Spices
6. Kamalika of Janaki’s Kitchen
7. Sunshine Mom of Tongue Ticklers