Wash and cut the tomatoes into approximately ½ inch pieces and keep them aside.

Heat up oil in a pan and add cumin seeds in the hot oil. When cumin starts to splutter add chopped onion and cook them till they are light pink in color on medium heat.

Now lower the heat to lowest setting add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, mix it well and immediately add chopped tomatoes.

Cover the pan and cook these tomatoes for 10-12 minutes on low heat.

Remove the lid and with the back of ladle start mashing the cooked and pulpy tomatoes, till they are nicely mashed. It will take about 4-5 minutes.

Now add 2 cups of water, put the lid back on the pan and let the curry boil for 7-8 minutes on low medium heat.

Finally add garam masala powder and coriander leaves. Serve it hot with any Pulao.