Tomato khajuri khatta is a very interesting combination of sour tomatoes with sweets dates. It is a very coveted side odia recipe for any festive cooking. Tomato khajuri khatta can be made and stored for a week in the refrigerator. It is just perfect with white rice and dalma. I think most of the odia people could easily relate to it.
The two basic ingredients Jeera lanka powder ( powdered dry roasted cumin seeds and dry chilies)and panch putona ( combination of mustard seeds, fenugeek seeds fennel seeds cumin seeds and onion seeds ) of odia recipe is very much highlighted in this dish
How to make Tomato khajuri khatta
Tomato khajuri khatta
- 500g tomatoes quatered
- 10 -12 seedless dates
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/3 cup raw sugar
- 2 green chilies
- curry leaves for tempering
- 1 tsp of panch putona
- 1 tsp Jeera and lanka powder
- coriander leaves to garnish
- 1/4 tsp salt
Heat oil in a pan. Add panch putona. When they start to crackle add ginger, curry leaves and green chilies.
Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Saute for 5 to 6 minutes till its mushy.
Add sugar and cook untill the sugar is dissloved..Add dates to it. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add jeera Lanka powder and coriander for garnishing.
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2 Comments
Very nice recipe. Welcome to blogging and All the best for your new blog.
very nice recipe. I will try this soon.