Tamatar Chokha

Name: Tamatar Chokha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Bihari
Ingredients: 3 Tomato, medium-sized; 1 Onion, medium-sized, finely chopped; 2 Chili, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 inch Ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; salt, to taste; Cilantro, chopped

Veg Vegan

Whole tomatoes roasted until charred and collapsed, then mashed with raw onion, green chilli, garlic, and mustard oil — the tangiest of the chokha trio, brightening the plate alongside aloo and baingan chokha. Also eaten with roti.

Cuisines

Bihari

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	3	Tomato , medium-sized
	1	Onion , medium-sized, finely chopped
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1 Roast the tomatoes over an open flame or in a hot oven until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
2 Allow the roasted tomatoes to cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin.
3 In a mixing bowl, mash the peeled tomatoes using your hands or a fork.
4 Add the finely chopped onion, green chilies, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the mashed tomatoes.
5 Pour in the mustard oil and mix everything thoroughly.
6 Season the mixture with salt to taste.
7 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Roasting the tomatoes over an open flame gives a smoky flavor that enhances the dish.