Tomato Saar Recipe

Name: Tomato Saar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 cups Tomato chunks; Pinch Kosher Salt; 1 tablespoon Ghee; 2 dried Red Chiles; 3 fresh Serrano or Thai Bird Chiles, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 7-10 Curry leaves; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; Cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

3 cups Tomato chunks
Pinch Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Ghee
2 dried Red Chiles
3 fresh Serrano or Thai Bird Chiles, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds
7-10 Curry leaves
1 cup Coconut Milk
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Cilantro sprigs

1
Put tomato chunks in a deep saucepan along with a pinch of salt. Sprinkle a little water over chunks. Place saucepan over a medium flame and bring to a boil. Stir often till tomatoes are reduced to a pulpy consistency. Most of the water should have dried up. Puree in a processor or blender. Keep aside.
2
Heat ghee in a deep saucepan. When it shimmers drop red and green chiles, mustard and cumin seeds and curry leaves. Wait 20 seconds to let sees splutter, then add tomato pulp and stir well. Let tomatoes stew for a few minutes.
3
Add coconut milk to tomatoes along with salt. Lower flame and let the Saar come to slow boil for 5 minutes.
4
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or parathas. Or even a chunk of toasted sourdough.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Tomato chunks, Pinch Kosher Salt, 1 tablespoon Ghee, 2 dried Red Chiles, and more.

Yes, Tomato Saar 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.

Tomato Saar

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