Onion kurma

Onion kurma is a simple and tasty kurma made with big onion and tomato. Onion contains chemical compounds believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, anti-cancer, and antioxidant properties. Preliminary studies have shown that increased consumption of onions reduces the risk of head and neck cancers.

Ingredients:

• 4 nos – Big onion (cut lengthwise thinly)
• 1 no – Tomato (chopped)
• 4 or 5 nos – Green chilies (slit open)
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• Salt as needed
• 3/4 cup – Water

For grinding: (dry grinding)

• 2 1/2 tbsp – Roasted bengal gram (pottukadalai)
• 1 tsp – Fennel seeds (soambu)

Seasonings:

• 1 tbsp – Oil
• 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Split black gram
• 3 or 4 nos – Curry leaves

Preparation method:

1. Grind items given for grinding to a fine powder and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, season with items given for seasoning. Add onion and green chilies along with required salt ;saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until transparent.
3. Then add tomato saute for few minutes or until tomato gets cooked. Add turmeric powder and ground masala powder fry for few seconds. Then add 3/4 cup of water; cover with lid and cook until everything is well cooked.
4. Now kurma is ready and serve hot with chappathi and poori.