Tomato Onion Masala

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed ( optional )
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 spring curry leaves
3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1 cup ( 100 ml ) water
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

Heat oil in a deep pan. Add finely chopped onions, crushed garlic ( optional ) and fry till golden brown color and fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and saute well.

Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix all the ingredients well. Saute till the raw smell disappears.

Add 1 cup ( 100 ml ) water, salt to taste and garam masala powder. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes or till done / gravy thickens / tomatoes are well blended with onion - spice mixture. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with Idli / Dosa / Rice / Variety Rice / Rotis ...