Monday, June 1, 2009

Jain Sev Tameta Nu Shaak ( Sev Tomato Curry)


Know What You Eat: Antioxidant Benefits of Lycopene


In the area of food and phytonutrient research, nothing has been hotter in the last several years than studies on the lycopene in tomatoes. This carotenoid found in tomatoes (and everything made from them) has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. The antioxidant function of lycopene-its ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen damage-has been linked in human research to the protection of DNA (our genetic material) inside of white blood cells. Prevention of heart disease has been shown to be another antioxidant role played by lycopene.


Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves / Makes : 2


Ingredients:

4 C Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 C Sev (Bengal gram fried noodles) (Sev amount can be increased as per taste)
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 C water
Salt to taste

For tempering:

2 tsp Oil
1/2 Cumin / Mustard Seeds
A pinch asafoetida (hing)

Method:

1. Heat oil, as the cumin seeds spluters , add tomatoes, salt, turmeric pwd, red chilli pwd, garam masala pwd cook for a while.

2. Add water to cooked tomatoes, and bring it to boil..once it has started to boil, add sev and put the flame off.

3. Let is sit for a while, and serve with Bhakri / Roti (Indian flat bread)


Event Participation:
This dish goes to RCI Jain Saatvik Cooking, hosted by PJ & Lakshmi

23 comments:

Nandinis food said...

Oh! Never heard of this dish! At first, I mistook the sev tomato curry for soup! :) But the recipe looks scrumptious and alluring! :)

Pavithra Elangovan said...

I have heard this but never tried this..looking good and delicious.. seriously mouthwatering.

Mangala Bhat said...

Wow! very new recipe to me ..lovely dish !

Suparna said...

hi,
I've been awed by jain cuisine for their simplicity and health factor(I don't mind repeating myself :))
This dish can pass of as a soup too!damn neat with sev!

lubnakarim06 said...

That's a simple and yum recipe....

Cham said...

Very different this dish :)

Saritha said...

Never heard of this dish,sounds interesting

La Cuisine d'Helene said...

I try to eat tomatoes every day. They are so good for you. I tried to find asafoetida in stores and did not have any luck. I like your blog :)

Parita said...

Delicious..we make this all the time..very handy when out of veggies :) love the pic...hey you can send this to the satvik/jain food event..

sangeeta said...

this is new for me.........somewhat similar to tamatr chaat which is famous in banaras......my hometown.you have a nice blog dear.

Trupti said...

never tried before but looks delicious..thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Thanks Nandini, Pavithra, Mangala,Suparna, Kitchen Flavours,Cham,Helene & Parita...for your lovely comments.

Unknown said...

Thanks Sangeeta, Trupti for your comments do keep visiting.

Kalai said...

Quick and simple dish.Picture looks colorful and mouth-watering.

Unknown said...

Thanks,for your comments Kalai do keep visiting our blog.

Rush said...

made this today and it came out fab..thnks so much for the recipe!!

Nithya Praveen said...

Interesting recipe...thanks for sharing!

Kalai said...

My first time here. Nice recipe and you have an awesome blog! Keep up the great work! :)

Unknown said...

Thanks, Rush, Nithya, & Kalai for your comments...do keep visiting for more healthy.

Deepika said...

So innovative! Thanks for sharing. I love tomatoes.

Laavanya said...

This is new to me but sounds so simple & flavorful.

Unknown said...

Thanks Deepika, Vincent & Laavanya for your comments.

Sanjana said...

I love this shaak. my mum makes it at home I just used to adore it when I was little! Yummy!

 
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