🍅 Goan Tomato Saar | Tangy Konkani Tomato Curry for Rice (No Onion-Garlic)

 

🍅 Tomato Sar – Goan Style Curry

Tomato Sar is a light, flavorful Goan curry made using ripe tomatoes, coconut, and simple spices. It’s quick to prepare and perfect with rice or chapatis. This comforting dish is often made at home during lunch or dinner time.

🧑‍🍳 Servings: 3

⏱️ Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes

🌶️ Cuisine: Goan

👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

🧾 Ingredients

1. 3 medium ripe tomatoes
2. 4 tbsp grated coconut
3. 10 curry leaves
4. 1 tsp mustard seeds
5. 1 tsp cumin seeds
6. 1 tsp asafoetida powder (hing)
7. 1 tsp turmeric powder
8. 1 tsp red chili powder
9. 3 dry red chilies
10. 4–5 garlic cloves
11. ½ tsp sugar
12. Salt to taste
13. Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
14. 1½ cups water (for grinding and consistency)
15. 1 tbsp oil

🔪 Method

Prepare the Base

1. Roughly chop the tomatoes and grind them into a smooth puree using ½ cup water. Set aside.
2. Grind grated coconut with ¾ cup water to form a smooth paste. Keep aside.

Temper the Spices

1. Heat oil in a kadai. Once hot, add mustard seeds.When they begin to splutter, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chilies.
2. Add asafoetida and crushed garlic cloves. Sauté until the raw smell of garlic disappears.
3. Keep the flame on low to prevent burning.

Build the Curry

1. Pour in the tomato puree and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the coconut paste and stir well.
3. Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt to taste.

Simmer & Serve

1. Let the curry simmer on low flame for a few minutes until it thickens slightly and all flavors are well blended.
2. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves.

Try this comforting Moong Dal Curry for a complete meal with saar and rice!

🍛 Tip

Serve hot with steamed rice or Goan chapatti. Add a side of pickle or fried papad for a full comforting meal.

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