Simple and Delicious Tomato Fry Recipe (South Indian Style)

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About Simple and Delicious Tomato Fry Recipe (South Indian Style)

This Simple Tomato Fry recipe is a quick, flavorful, and versatile South Indian side dish that pairs perfectly with rotis, chapatis, or phulkas. Made with just a handful of fresh ingredients – onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices – it's a weeknight dinner winner!
What makes this Tomato Fry truly special is its incredible freshness. It tastes amazing for several days, making it ideal for meal prepping or packing lunches. In fact, it was such a hit with my son that it became his school excursion staple!
Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that's sure to become a family favorite. It's perfect for busy weeknights or as a delicious accompaniment to any Indian meal.
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Recipe Time & More

Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Calories612 kcal
Serves6
Served AsBreakfastDinner
Recipe TasteCrunchySaltySourSpicyTangy

Ingredients
 

Spices & Aromatics

Vegetables

Other

  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 small piece Jaggery adds depth of flavor, optional
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Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Thinly slice the onions and finely chop the tomatoes. Slit the green chilies and keep curry leaves ready.

Sauté Aromatics

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and sauté briefly.

Cook the Onions

  • Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and soft.

Add Tomatoes and Spices

  • Add the chopped tomatoes and stir well. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir continuously to prevent burning.

Simmer and Finish

  • Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes become mushy and release their water. The mixture will start to thicken and the oil will separate from the vegetables. Stir in the optional jaggery at the end.

Serve

  • Remove from heat and serve hot with roti, chapati, or phulka.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Best Tomato Fry

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred spice level.
  • For a richer flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the cumin seeds.

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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 34.2gSodium: 570mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Subhashni Venkatesh
Subhashni Venkatesh

I am a native of Kanyakumari district, brought up in Tiruchirapalli, and settled in Tirunelveli. I started exploring cooking at the age of 15 and learned a variety of recipes from my two grandmothers, friends, aunts, mother, and mother-in-law.

Cooking is, of course, my passion. I work as a teacher, and my colleagues love to receive recipes and tips from me, just as I enjoy learning from them. My son and husband encourage me to experiment with and innovate new dishes."

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