Shallot - tomato gashi

Ingredients

• 250 g shallots, peeled
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coconut, grated
• 10 red chillies
• 2 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon jeera
• 1/2 teaspoon urad dal

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Preparation

• In a wide iron kadai, dry roast all the ingredients till golden color and fragrant. Grind all the ingredients together in a mixer to a fine paste.
• In a pan, heat oil. Saute shallots on a low heat for 2- 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add ground coconut paste, mix well, saute on a low heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and salt to taste.
• Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes or till done / gravy slightly thickens / tomatoes are well blended.
• Serve with rice / chapati / phulka.