Tadka

Tadka

Tadka is the base for almost all North Indian dishes.
My mom in law taught me how to cook a very tasty tadka.

INGREDIENTS:
2 MEDIUM SIZED CHOPPED ONIONS
3 MEDIUM SIZED TOMATOES, (DICED)
AN INCH SIZE GINGER
1 CLOVE GARLIC
3 GREEN CHILLIES
SALT TO TASTE
TURMERIC
JEERA

1. Smashed the Ginger, Garlic and Green Chillies using mortar and pestle or a
blender. (Set aside)
2. Heat the wok and put vegetable oil.
3. When oil is heated, put jeera and after 5 seconds, put the chopped onions. Fry until onions are translucent.
4. Add the smashed ginger, garlic and green chillies. Leave it for one minute.
5. Add 1 tsp turmeric, 1 and a half tsp salt, and half tsp red chilli powder.
6. Stir the ingredients and add the sliced tomatoes. Cover for 5 minutes in low flame.
7. Stir every after 5 minutes in low flame...
8. When you see that all are mixed and its reddish in color, then its ready.
9. You can add on any vegetables you like.
10. Leave the desired vegetable for 10-15 minutes and its done...