Tomato gravy for idli/dosa

INGREDIENTS :
Oil 3 tbsp
Mustard 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon Sticks 1 inch
Cloves 2 nos
Green Chili 3-4 nos
Curry Leaves 1 strand
Red Onion 1/2 no (medium)
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Tomatoes 2 nos (medium)
Salt to taste
Coriander Leaves 3 tbsp
TO GRIND:
Coconut 5 tbsp
Roased Chickpea 2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds 1 tsp
Poppy Seeds 3/4 tsp
Curry Leaves 5-6 leaves
Green Chili 2 nos
DIRECTIONS:
Step
1
Grind the items given in the “To Grind” section to a smooth paste. Chop onion, split open green chili. Chop coriander leaves.
Step
2
In a pan heat oil, add mustard when mustard splutters add the cinnamon, cloves, curry leaves and green chili. Add the onion and fry till translucent.
Step
3
Add the tomatoes, turmeric and cook until it’s soft. Add the ground paste and boil for 10 min in medium flame. Add the salt, coriander leaves at the end.