Description
This hearty one-pot tomato bath recipe features broken wheat and a creamy coconut swirl. Aromatic spices and fresh tomatoes combine with a rich, vibrant color for a deeply flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broken wheat (dalia), rinsed
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2–3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 15–20 fresh curry leaves, divided
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1 minced green chili and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the broken wheat under cold water and set aside to drain. Chop onion and tomatoes. Mince remaining green chili and cilantro for garnish.
- Temper Spices: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and 10-12 curry leaves, frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and slit green chilies to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and lightly golden.
- Cook Tomato Base: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until they break down into a pulpy sauce and oil separates.
- Combine and Simmer: Stir in turmeric, chili powder, and salt, cooking for 2 minutes. Add the rinsed broken wheat and stir to coat. Pour in water or broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Swirl: While simmering, combine coconut cream, minced green chili, and remaining curry leaves in a separate small bowl.
- Serve with Swirl: Remove pot from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon dollops of the coconut cream mixture over the surface and gently swirl without mixing completely. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
If the finished dish looks too dry, add a splash of hot water or broth during the final simmer. For the best texture, add the creamy swirl fresh when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg