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Tomato Chuda Santula & Nadiya Pachidi/Tomato Poha with Coconut Raita from Odisha

By Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen - Monday, April 21, 2014

Odisha/Orissa state that is so famous for The Puri Jagannath Temple and its Rath yatra. Apart from these two it is also famous for Chena Poda and Chanar jalebi. mmm, lip-smacking paneer/chena/chanar!!!! They even stuff chena/chanar in their pithas too.  When i was looking for something interesting to make, i was like what to choose? It always happens when you have truck loads of choices to choose from.;)

So, first i thought of doing Mitha dali, Chana dal cooked with jaggery and tempered with panch phutan, it is also a Mahaprasad made as an offering to Lord Jagannath during the rath yatra, but this BM has really grown a paunch on my hubby!!! So, he strictly said no to sweet!! So , i settled with this simple, yet tasty Poha/Tomato Chuda for breakfast, i paired it with coconut raita to make it a complete meal.

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Ingredients
1/2 Cup Thick Poha/Aval
1 Large Onion, chopped
2 Medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
fistful of fresh coriander leaves
Tempering
2 tsp groundnut oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 green chilies, chopped

1 tsp shredded ginger
a sprig of curry leaves

 Method

  • Take poha/Aval in a colander and wash under running water for a minute. Let it sit in the colander and drain well.
  • Chop onion, tomatoes, chilies and ginger. I used my chopped for the same. 
  • In a pan, heat oil given under tempering, splutter mustard seeds, add chopped onions, chilies, curry leaves and ginger. Saute until onions turn translucent.
  • Next add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt and 1/4 cup of water. Let the tomatoes cook well. this will take 4-5 minutes in a medium flame.
  • When the water is almost absorbed, add the poha/aval to this and mix well. Let it be on the stove for another 2-3 minutes. Add fresh coriander, mix well. Take it off the stove. Serve hot.

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Nadiya Pachidi/Coconut Raita
2 tbsp fresh coconut
1/2 cup Yogurt
1 green chili, slited lenghtwise
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds/jeera
1/4 tsp shredded ginger
a pinch of hing
Salt to taste
Method

  • Mix together Coconut and yogurt. Add salt and ginger to this.
  • Heat a tadka pan, add oil, splutter mustard seeds, crackle cumin,add the slited green chili.
  • Pour this sizzling tempering/tadka on the coconut-yogurt mixture. Serve as an accompaniment to rice dishes
  • I served it with Tomato Chuda Santula/Tomato Poha.

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15 comments

  1. Nivedhanams SowmyaApril 21, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    yes it is so difficult when you have truck load of choices - so true!!! and this one is a beautiful choice!!

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  2. Usha RaoApril 21, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Tomatoes to poha is new. Looks interesting and probably tasted awesome with the tangy taste of the tomato. Poha & raita, nice combo

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  3. vaishali sabnaniApril 21, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    This surely is a wonderful choice .I like the tomato poha..very interesting recipe and I have never heard of coconut raita..must try it ..very inviting.

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  4. JulieApril 21, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    very healthy n yummy ...looks delicious!!!

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  5. Varadas KitchenApril 21, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    What a unique combination. Coconut raita - such a great idea! I have to try it. Looks great with the tomato poha.

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  6. Priya SureshApril 21, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Tomato chuda makes a super easy breezy breakfast dish, that raita looks a prefect pair for this poha dish.

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  7. Harini-Jaya RApril 22, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    Wow a lovely snack and one of my fav!

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  8. The Pumpkin FarmApril 22, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    love the color of the poha, natural tomato colored and the delicious raita to go along with it

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  9. SrivalliApril 26, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    We often make tomato poha, whereas the coconut raitha is very nice and new for me..very lovely pics..

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  10. Pavani NApril 30, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    That is such a simple and interesting poha dish. Looks delicious with the raita.

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  11. Gayathri KumarMay 1, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Very nice poha preparation. The raitha sounds so flavourful with coconut..

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  12. Nalini's KitchenMay 10, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Poha with tomato sounds interesting,a healthy option..Love the color of it..

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  13. Chef MireilleMay 12, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    sounds like a healthy and tasty breakfast

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  14. Jayanthi PadmanabhanMay 30, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    there's no dearth of poha recipes in this group. this tomato poha looks simple and interesting.

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  15. Archana PotdarJune 7, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Healthy and delicious.Bookmarking

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Thanks a Lot for taking your time out and Visiting my Kitchen!!!!! Your Valuable Comments keep me going!!! Feel free to ask your doubts , i will definitely try reply you back. Good Day!!!