An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Blend the tomatoes with half the garlic into a coarse puree.
Heat the oil and splutter mustard seeds, chana dal, dried chilies, and curry leaves.
Fry the sliced garlic until golden, then add the tomato puree.
Cook until the puree thickens and the oil surfaces.
Fold the tomato masala into warm cooked rice.
Rest 5 minutes and serve with papad.