Tomato Khajuri Khata

Tomato Khanjuri Khata is a sweet and tangy tomato-based dish from Odisha. It is made by cooking chopped tomatoes with a blend of spices such as fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves, along with khajuri (date) paste, sugar, and salt. The dish is finished with shredded coconut and coriander leaves for added flavor and texture. Tomato Khanjuri Khata can be served as a side dish or a main course with rice or bread. It is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is loved by many.

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How To Make Khata Mitha Tomato Khajuri

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Odia Cuisine

Keyword: dates, khata mitha

Materials

• 4 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 teaspoon teaspoon futan Futan is the mix of Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Coriander Seeds .
• 2-3 dry red chilies
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
• 6-7 curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Khajuri (dates) paste
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fenugreek seeds and fry until they start to crackle.
• Add dry red chilies, ginger paste, and curry leaves to the pan. Sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes, khajuri paste, sugar, and salt to the pan. Mix well and cook covered on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and well cooked.
• Add shredded coconut and chopped coriander leaves to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.

Notes

This recipe uses khajuri (dates) paste, which adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. The addition of shredded coconut and coriander leaves at the end enhances the flavor and adds a fresh touch to the dish. Overall, this is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that you can enjoy as a side dish or a main course.

The calorie content of the recipe can vary depending on the exact amounts of ingredients used and the serving size. However, I can provide an estimate based on standard serving sizes and average ingredient amounts.

Assuming the recipe serves 4 and each serving is about 1 cup, here’s an estimate of the calorie content of the dish:

• 4 medium tomatoes: 88 calories
• 1 tablespoon oil: 120 calories
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds: 6 calories
• 2-3 dry red chilies: 6-9 calories
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste: 3 calories
• 6-7 curry leaves: 2 calories
• 2 tablespoons khajuri (dates) paste: 60 calories
• 1 teaspoon sugar: 16 calories
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut: 71 calories
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves: 1 calorie

Total calories: Approximately 373-376 calories per serving

Please keep in mind that this is just an estimate and the actual calorie content may vary based on your specific ingredients and serving sizes.