Charred Tomato Bhorta & Tomato Tok

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Core and halve the tomatoes.
  2. 2Add 1 tsp of cooking oil to a pan and spread it.
  3. 3Add 6-7 dry red chilies to the pan.
  4. 4Roast dry red chilies until crispy for 2-3 minutes on low-medium heat.
  5. 5Remove the roasted chilies from the pan.
  6. 6Add 7-8 garlic cloves to the pan.
  7. 7Fry garlic until soft for 5-6 minutes on low heat.
  8. 8Remove the fried garlic from the pan.
  9. 9Place 7 small tomatoes in the pan.
  10. 10Fry tomatoes until lightly charred for 4-5 minutes on low heat.
  11. 11Transfer the charred tomatoes to a bowl.
  12. 12Remove the skin from the charred tomatoes by hand.
  13. 13Break apart the dry red chilies and mix with ¾ tsp salt on a plate.
  14. 14Mash the garlic cloves into the chili and salt mixture.
  15. 15Add 3 tbsp of thinly sliced onion to the mixture.
  16. 16Mix the onion into the chili, salt, and garlic mixture.
  17. 17Add 3 tbsp of chopped coriander to the mixture.
  18. 18Mix the coriander into the mixture.
  19. 19Add the peeled charred tomatoes to the mixture.
  20. 20Mash the tomatoes and mix everything together by hand.
  21. 21Add 1 tbsp of mustard oil and mix well.
  22. 22Serve the Charred Tomato Bhorta.
  23. 23Add 4-5 chopped tomatoes to a pot.
  24. 24Add 2 tbsp sliced onion to the pot.
  25. 25Add 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp turmeric, and ¼ tsp coriander to the pot.
  26. 26Squeeze in 2 tbsp of lime juice.
  27. 27Add 2 tsp of oil to the pot.
  28. 28Mix all ingredients in the pot.
  29. 29Pour in 2 ½ cups of water.
  30. 30Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 6 minutes.
  31. 31Add 1 clove of garlic.
  32. 32Add 3-4 green chilies to the pot.
  33. 33Stir the ingredients.
  34. 34Cover and cook for another 6 minutes.
  35. 35Add 2 tbsp of chopped coriander.
  36. 36Squeeze in 2 tbsp of lime juice.
  37. 37Serve the Tomato Tok.

Ingredients

  • 7 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • 6 pcs dry red chilies
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp red onion
  • 3 tbsp fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp coriander
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 pcs green chilies
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeFrying panSpatulaBowlPot