Fried Spicy Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Fried Spicy Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely crushed mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 fresh curry leaves (optional); 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds large tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarsely crushed black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coarsely crushed mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 fresh curry leaves (optional)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds large tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick

1
In a small bowl, combine the salt with the cumin, peppercorns, mustard seeds, sugar, turmeric and cayenne.
2
In a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over moderately high heat.
3
Add 6 of the curry leaves and when they begin to crackle, add half of the onions.
4
Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring, until the onions are softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
5
Add half of the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6
Add half of the spice mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Push the onions to one side and add half of the tomato slices to the skillet in a single layer.
8
Cook over moderately high heat until the tomatoes are browned on the bottom, about 1 minute.
9
Turn each slice of tomato and brown the second side.
10
Stir lightly to blend with the onions.
11
Slide the tomatoes onto a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
12
Wipe out the skillet and repeat with all of the remaining ingredients.
13
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon coarsely crushed mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Fried Spicy Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Spicy Tomatoes

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