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 medium-sized tomatoes; 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; salt to taste; fresh coriander leaves, 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	medium-sized tomatoes
1	medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2	green chilies, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves, 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.