Ingredients
- 8 medium tomatoes—washed and cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp clarified butter
- 1/2 cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 5 tsp sugar
- 3 green chilies—slit
- salt to taste
Tamater ki launji is the perfect dish for someone low on time and supplies. It uses common everyday ingredients to make an appetizing tomato curry that can serve as a side dish or an entrée. Consider this dish next time you have a few tomatoes lying around. It is a spicy sweet and sour dish which pairs well with cool drinks. It is also perfect for vegans and vegetarians looking to spice up their diet. This recipe tastes great with rice or roti, and the combination makes a great meal for lunch! Make sure you pack the dish in a storage container so it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared.
Health Benefits
Tomatoes are of course the main ingredients for this wonderful dish. Tomatoes are interesting because they are simultaneously a fruit and vegetable and have wonderful health benefits. Just to list a few, tomatoes help regulate insulin levels in the blood and treat diabetes, reduce blood pressure, and even treat urinary tract infections. They also help improve heart health by regulating cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are also a great food for helping your body to detox; they protect the kidneys and reduce inflammation.
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How to make Tamater ki Launji
Trivia The tomato is the 4th most popular vegetable sold in America. |
