Jain Sev Tameta Nu Shaak ( Sev Tomato Curry)

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Preparation Time : 5 mins

Cooking Time : 15 mins.

Serves / Makes : 2

Ingredients:

4 C Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 C Sev (Bengal gram fried noodles) (Sev amount can be increased as per taste)

1/4 tsp turmeric pwd

1/2 tsp red chilli pwd

1/4 tsp garam masala

1 C water

Salt to taste

For tempering:

2 tsp Oil

1/2 Cumin / Mustard Seeds

A pinch asafoetida (hing)

Method:

1. Heat oil, as the cumin seeds spluters , add tomatoes, salt, turmeric pwd, red chilli pwd, garam masala pwd cook for a while.

2. Add water to cooked tomatoes, and bring it to boil..once it has started to boil, add sev and put the flame off.

3. Let is sit for a while, and serve with Bhakri / Roti (Indian flat bread)

This dish goes to RCI Jain Saatvik Cooking, hosted by PJ & Lakshmi