Tomato is another pickle I got introduced to only after I came to Hyderabad. It was Renuka, again, who introduced me to this gem. I sometimes regret not meeting Renuka earlier!

The ease with which it blends with any dish and then enhances the overall experience is something you should savour. Be it any breakfast item or for that matter Fried Rice, Tomato gels well with everything.

Tomato Thokku, as she used to call it, was the mainstay in all our outings. The love with which she used to prepare, permeated into the taste. She used to carry a big steel tiffin box with all the food; snacks packed separately. She made it a point to stuff kids with food during those trips. They did nothing but play and eat.

Needless to say, children loved her and her tomato pickle so much that they made it a de facto food item in all their meals.

I am sure, you too would do so once you taste it!