Tomato Pachadi

Serves - 2

Ingredients:

Ø  Tomatoes — 100g

Ø  Curd / Plain yogurt (well beaten) — 100g

Ø  Sugar – 1 tsp

Ø  Oil – 1 tsp

Ø  Fenugreek  seeds (Methi) – A Pinch

Ø  Curry leaves — Few

Ø  Mustard seeds — ½ tsp

Ø  Red Chillies- 1

Ø  Salt – to taste

Ø  Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1.    Blanch Tomatoes by keeping the in boiling water for 3 -4 min. Peel them.

2.    Mash tomatoes with a spoon to form a smooth consistency.

3.    Add curd to the pulp, add salt and curry leaves.

4.    Heat oil in a small pan. Add red chillies, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds. Let it sputter.

5.    Pour it over curd mixture, adjust seasoning, serve garnished with coriander leaves.

What does it give you?

ü  Tomatoes are major source of Lycopene. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant which has shown inverse relationship with incidences of certain cancers and heart diseases

ü  Research shows that fenugreek seeds help in reducing blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

Nutrition information:

One serving = One cup

Energy (kcal)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)	Fat (g)	Dietary Fiber (g)
72	6.8	2.2	4.3	0.6