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Easy! Mild Tomato Curry Made With 3 Spices & Fresh Milk!

A beginner-friendly easy mild tomato curry recipe that you can make with only 3 powdered spices (Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric) and fresh milk.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Curry Dish, Side Dish
Keyword: Curry with no curry powder, Easy Tomato Curry, Mild curry recipes, Tomato Curry
Servings: 2 4 people
Author: kanthi

Ingredients

  • 300 g tomato cut into wedges
  • 1 medium size onion sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic sliced
  • 1 red sweet pepper sliced
  • 1 green sweet pepper sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 200 ml water adjust as needed
  • 200 ml whole milk adjust as needed

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients, tomato, onion, garlic, sweet bell peppers, water, and milk.
  • Prepare the spices, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder (if using), and salt.
  • In a deep pot, add all the ingredients except water and milk. Mix well.
  • Add water and mix well.
  • Bring to a rapid simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover lightly and simmer until the fresh ingredients are tender for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring at regular intervals.
  • Make sure to stir at regular intervals.
  • Add the milk and cook on low flame for about 5 mins, stirring at regular intervals. DO NOT boil after adding the milk.
  • Remove from the heat. Let the curry rest in the clay pot for about 30 minutes at room temperature to make it more flavorful. Make sure to keep the curry in the fridge if you want to rest it longer.