Red Tomato Gravy | Tomato Kulambu | Ideal Side Dish for Idli, Dosa & Chapati | TipyTops

Red Tomato Gravy, also known as Tomato Kulambu or Tomato Kadayal, is a simple and homely South Indian side dish. There’s nothing fancy about this recipe, yet it is incredibly tasty, comforting, and satisfying 😍.

Ingredients

• Oil – 1 ½ tbsp

• Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

• Chana Dal – 1 tsp

• Urad Dal – ¼ tsp

• Onion (chopped) – 1 cup

• Tomato (chopped) – ½ kg

• Green Chilli – 3–4

• Salt – as per taste

• Water – 1 ½ cups

• Sugar – 1 tsp (optional)

• Curry Leaves – 1 bunch

Preparation Method 👩‍🍳

Important Note: This recipe is easy to make, light, and gentle on the stomach.
It is ideal for babies, kids, elders, and senior citizens, and also suitable for people with digestive or stomach-related issues.

These are the three main ingredients for this recipe:
Onion, Tomato, and Green Chilli.

"Yaan Petra Inbam Peruga Ivvaiyagam"

(Let's the World get the same Bliss that I got from our lord)

Tirumular

Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, mild spices, and basic tempering, this gravy pairs beautifully with idli, dosa, chapati, and even plain rice. It is light on the stomach, easy to digest, and suitable for all age groups 🍽️✨.

In this recipe, let’s see how to make Red Tomato Kulambu at home in a few easy steps.

Prepare the Base

I am using one big onion and a few small onions.
(You may adjust the quantity as per your preference.)

Tempering

Heat a kadai and add 1 ½ tbsp oil.

Once the oil is hot, add ½ tsp mustard seeds,1 tsp chana dal, and ¼ tsp urad dal.

Fry until the dals turn golden brown.

Cook the Onions And Tomatoes

Add 1 cup chopped onions to the kadai.

Fry for 2–5 minutes until the onions turn soft and lightly cooked.

Note: You can use any variety of tomatoes—desi or apple tomatoes.
Always use ripe tomatoes. If you prefer less sourness, apple tomatoes work best.

Add ½ kg chopped tomatoes, 3–4 slit green chillies and salt as per taste mix well.

Pour 1 ½ cups of water and mix well.

Close with a lid and cook for 5–10 minutes.

Mash the Gravy

Once the tomatoes are soft and fully cooked,
use a dal masher or potato masher.

Mash the tomatoes well to form a thick, smooth gravy.

Final Touch

Garnish with fried ¼ tsp mustard seeds and one bunch of curry leaves.

Add 1 tsp sugar (optional) to balance the taste.

Mix well and close with a lid.

That’s it! Your Red Tomato Kulambu is ready to serve ✨🍅🍛💛

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

Serve this hot and comforting tomato gravy with:

• Idli

• Dosa

• Chapati

• Plain rice

A perfect everyday side dish that never fails 😋✨

Final Note ❤️

I hope you enjoyed this simple and healthy Red Tomato Gravy recipe and try it at home soon. Thank you for being a part of the TipyTops family 💛.

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