Tameta muthia nu shaak

A tangy tomato preparation tempered with mustard seeds and ginger, served with methi dumplings.

Ingredients

1 recipe methi muthias
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
4 to 5 curry leaves
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
2 teaspoons coriander-cumin seed powder (dhana-jeera)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons oil
salt to taste


1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the ginger and curry leaves and stir. Then add the asafoetida.
2. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seed powder and salt. Mix well and allow to simmer in a covered vessel for 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Add the sugar if required.
4. Add the methi muthia and 2 cups of water and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Mix well.
5. Serve hot with chapatis.
Tips
You can deep fry the methi muthias before adding them.