Deathbed, a recipe !

This strange name for something to eat has a story behind it, of course.

When my mother made it long long ago my father liked it so much he told her that if he was on his deathbed she should make it for him before he died. My mother agreed but but asked “What if I’m on my deathbed ?” My father said “Oh, you’ll get up and make it for me before you die, of course!” He doesn’t cook

So what is this deathbed ?

It's the good old, familiar onion-tomato side dish/chutney which has been called ‘deathbed’ ever since by all of us. Here’s how we make it....

Ingredients.
2 large onions, finely chopped
4-5 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 or 2 green chillies finely chopped
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp chopped coriander leaves, for garnishing

Method.
In a frying pan put some oil, when the oil is hot add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

When it splutters, add the green chilles, and then the onions.

Fry a little and finally add the tomatoes.

Cook till the tomatoes are well done and it is all well blended.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with puris, chappathis, bread.

This simple recipe is a big favourite with all of us and so easy to make.

When you cook it till its thick, its like a chutney and can be used as a spread on bread.(Remember to use buttered bread slices, or else the bread gets soggy)

When you take it off the stove when its still a gravy its great with puris / chappathis.

Do you have any special names for familiar dishes in your family ? Would love to hear about it.

Sudha

 

OMG is right !

Sudha