KHAJRIA KHATA (Dates in tomato soup gravy)

Ingredients :

Tomatoes 4 large ones or 1 can (chopped into small pieces)
Onion ½ chopped into small pieces
Panchphutan 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 2 tsp
Sugar 2 tbsp
Dates (dry khajur) 8 (whole ones)
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt (according to taste)

Method :
Heat oil. Add panchphutan and when it starts spluttering add the chopped onions. When onions turn translucent add the chopped tomatoes. Stir for a minute. Add turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir well and let it cook for a minute. Add sugar to it. Stir again. Close it with a lid. Stir well after every two minutes. When it starts boiling add the dates. Cook for two minutes and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. This dish goes well with hot steaming rice in winter.
Note : If the soup is thick you can add water to make the soup thinner depending on the consistency you want your soup to acquire.

Contributed by : Mrs.Kusuma Manjari Patra, Gambhariguda,Kalahandi,Orissa.