Brij Tamatar Sabzi

Brij Tamatar Sabzi

Brij Tamatar Sabzi

Veg

A simple, tangy tomato curry cooked in ghee with asafoetida, green chillies, ginger, and cumin — the quintessential Brij no-onion-no-garlic weekday sabzi. The hing-tomato base creates a surprisingly complex flavour without alliums.

Cuisines

Brij

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

4 medium ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon green chili, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the tomatoes and chop them into small pieces.
  2. 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add a pinch of asafoetida and grated ginger, sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add chopped green chili and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Cook the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and adjust the sugar based on the tomatoes' sweetness.