Tomato Masiyal | South Indian StyleTomato Dal | North Arcot Style Thakkali Masiyal Recipe| Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Hope you are all safe.

 In these #lockdown days if there is one thing that gives comfort, it is simple and delicious food. I always try and have tomatoes in stock as it is a basic ingredient for many tangy and tasty Indian recipes. Today I am going to share one such recipe, that brings out all the goodness of Tomato, the Tomato Masiyal. 

Tomato Masiyal can also be considered as the Tamil speaking cousin of the famous Andhra Tomato Pappu. It is my mother's speciality and she makes it so tasty. Now you can also make it, by following the below simple steps.

You can watch the complete video of the recipe below :

Tomato Masiyal | South Indian StyleTomato Dal :

Recipe Courtesy : Mrs.Prabha

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes

Serves : 3-4 people 

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Ingredients :

1/2 cup toor dal/ pigeon peas

1 tablespoon methi seeds/fenugreek seeds

4 garlic cloves ( peeled) ( optional) 

1/2 “ ginger ( crushed roughly using mortar and pestle) 

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (divided)

4 green chillies (chopped)

4-5 tomatoes ( medium size) ( roughly chopped)

salt to taste 

To temper:

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1 Sprig curry leaves

1/2 tsp urad dal

Pinch asafoetida

4 green chillies (chopped)

4-5 tomatoes ( medium size) ( roughly chopped)

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

Garnish:

Coriander leaves ( roughly chopped)

Method :

1. Wash dal and methi seeds twice.

2. Pressure cook over low flame with 2 cups of water , ginger, garlic and 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder. 

3. Switch off after two whistles and set it aside.

4. Heat a heavy bottom vessel or kadai with oil .

5. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, asafoetida and curry leaves.

6. Add chopped green chillies and tomatoes.

7. Add turmeric powder and salt.

8. Add 1/2 cup water and let the tomatoes cook and turn mushy.

9. Once the tomatoes break down add dal and fenugreek mixture.

10. Adjust salt and water.

Chef tip : This masiyal taste great if it is not too thin. 

11. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes , add coriander leaves ( optional) and switch off. 

Your super delicious Tomato Masiyal is now ready to be served with hot rice or with Chapathi or roti. 

Stay Safe ! Stay Healthy!

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom