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    Thakkali Vengayam Thokku - pressure cooker

    November 17, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 26 Comments

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    Thakkali Vengaya Thokku my favorite side dish for many breakfast items like Paniyaram, dosa, idli, chapati, poori etc., and many more. Though its preparation is simple, the usual procedure demands stirring occasionally. Growing up Amma use to make this often at the home. One day I was in a hurry so instead of stirring continuously I tried this pressure cooker method Thakkali Vengaya Thokku.

    After trying this method, I started preparing this way regularly, which doesn't require me to stay in the kitchen for longTime. With a toddler running around this method is so handy.

    Thakkali Vengaya Thokku Is a base for many gravy varieties. I have prepared no garlic version of Thakkali Vengaya Thokku. Instead, you can add ginger and garlic, masala powders of your choice, and prepare gravy base  in no time using this method.

    The same recipe can be followed for Celery Thokku  or Poondu Thokku 

    Thakkali Vengayam Thokku - pressure cooker

    onion tomato thokku
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Thokku
    Cuisine: Indian
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Onion – 2 cups finely chopped
    • Tomato – 2 cups
    • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
    • Kashmiri red Chilli powder - 3/4 tsp
    • Green Chilli - 1 Adjust according to your taste
    • Coriander leaves - few
    • sugar/jaggery - Pinch
    • Besam flour - 1 tsp
    • Salt – as needed
    • Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
    • Oil – 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp

    Instructions

    • Place a pressure cooker on the stove and add oil. When the oil turns hot add mustard seeds and  splutter
    • Add onion and cook for 2 minutes
    • Furthermore, add green chilli and cook for 2 more minutes
    • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well
    • After the spice powder is well mixed.   Add tomatoes, salt, and a pinch of sugar and mix well. no need to add water
    • Let the mixture comes to a boil. Mix once and make sure no spice powder is stick to the cooker
    • Close the cooker and cook for 20 minutes (23-25 whistles).  Once steam releases naturally, open the cooker lid and mix well
    • Add besan flour and mix well and cook
    • Finally, add coriander leaves and cook till the thooku comes together; switch off and serve with tiffin varieties like idli/ dosai/ chappathi

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    Notes

    1. Water in tomato and onion is enough for the gravy so no need to add water. Excess water will make the gravy thinner
    2. Besan flour is optional but it gives a nice consistency to the thokku
    3. Can add ginger garlic paste/ garam masala
    4. Make sure turmeric powder or chilli powder is not stuck to the pan
    5. Kashmiri red Chilli powder gives a nice color to the thokku. If you are using regular Chilli powder adjust the quantity accordingly
    6. I directly cooked this gravy in the pressure cooker, instead, it can also be cooked in the pan. Saute onions till they turn translucent then add tomatoes
    7. thokku Will masala powders make a great gravy base for North Indian gravy 
    8. Can avoid tempering and prepare this gravy oil-free
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    Ingredients:

    Onion – 2 cups, finely chopped

    Tomato – 2 cups

    Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

    Kashmiri red Chilli powder - 3/4 tsp

    Green Chilli -  1 (Adjust according to your taste)

    Coriander leaves - few 

    sugar/jaggery - Pinch

    Besam flour - 1 tsp

    Salt – as needed

    to temper:

    Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

    Oil – 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp

    How to make Thakkali Vengayam Thokku:

    • Place a pressure cooker on the stove and add oil. When the oil turns hot add mustard seeds and  splutter

    • Add onion and cook for 2 minutes

    • Furthermore, add green chilli and cook for 2 more minutes

     

    • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well

    • After the spice powder is well mixed.   Add tomatoes, salt, and a pinch of sugar and mix well. no need to add water

     

    • Let the mixture comes to a boil. Mix once and make sure no spice powder is stick to the cooker

    • Close the cooker and cook for 20 minutes (23-25 whistles).  Once steam releases naturally, open the cooker lid and mix well

    • Add besan flour and mix well and cook

     

    • Finally, add coriander leaves and cook till the thokku comes together; switch off and serve with tiffin varieties like idli/ dosai/ chappathi

     

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    1. srividhya

      November 19, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Ah.. pressure cooker. Life saver 🙂 Yummy thokku

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 19, 2014 at 9:40 pm

        Yes Sri:-)couldn't think a life without pressure cooker

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    2. Ranjani

      November 19, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Yes its a easy go accompaniment for almost many dishes..its an awesome prep in pressure cooker..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:30 pm

        Thanku Ranjini:-)

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    3. Chitra Jagadish

      November 20, 2014 at 4:50 am

      Never tried pressure cooker version of tomato thokku... sounds interesting and yummm...:) 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:30 pm

        Thanku C:-)

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    4. keraoregan

      November 20, 2014 at 5:03 am

      This sounds delicious! I wish I had a pressure cooker!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:29 pm

        Thanku kera:-)

        Reply
    5. apsara

      November 20, 2014 at 8:41 am

      What a quick way to make this! Although, I wouldn't use an aluminum cooker for cooking tomatoes directly, as aluminum dissolves in acidic medium, and is toxic to the body (is connected with neuro disorders like Alzhiemer's) . Something I learned in the recent years.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:29 pm

        Thanks for the information Apsara will update my notes:-)

        Reply
    6. Malar

      November 20, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      I always do it in normal pan, this looks easy will try it soon Vidya 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:28 pm

        Sure dear:-)

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    7. marudhuskitchen

      November 20, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      This thokku Looks ..great and delicate. ..to have with idlis and dosas

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:27 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

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    8. Frugal Hausfrau

      November 20, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      This looks so good, and I love finding new recipes for the pressure cooker. I use mine so much! I'm not familiar with this dish, is it served as is like a soup or over something?

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:27 pm

        Thanku:-) it can be served with rice and as a side dish for Indian breakfast item

        Reply
    9. Dilip

      November 23, 2014 at 3:53 am

      Seems tasty and healthy too. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 24, 2014 at 6:24 pm

        Thanku:-)

        Reply
    10. glutenfreehappytummy

      November 24, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      sounds really delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 26, 2014 at 10:54 pm

        Thanku:-)

        Reply
    11. The Gastronomic Bong

      November 25, 2014 at 10:14 am

      This gravy looks delicious and m really amazed how simple it is to make. . 🙂

      Reply
    12. Faustina Gilbey

      November 30, 2014 at 3:48 am

      Thanks for liking my blog!....am enjoying yours! Fx

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        November 30, 2014 at 6:13 pm

        U have a amazing blog:-) glad to visit

        Reply
    13. sindhoooo

      December 02, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Wow! You made it so easy! Curious to know about the flavour Vidya.. Usually pressure cooked and pan fried vegetables taste differently right?

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        December 02, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        We didn't feel any difference in taste:-)thanku Sindhu

        Reply
        • sindhoooo

          December 03, 2014 at 1:28 am

          Thanks Vidya 🙂 Will try once 🙂

          Reply
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