Tomato Chokha recipe
Tomato Chokha is a popular dish from the Indian cuisine, made with tomatoes as the main ingredient. It is a traditional dish from the state of Bihar and is often served as a side dish with roti or rice. Here is a basic recipe for making Tomato Chokha:
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized tomatoes
- 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Salt and red chili powder, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
- Grill the tomatoes over an open flame until the skin is charred and the tomatoes are cooked through.
- Peel and mash the tomatoes in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green chilies and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the mashed tomatoes to the pan and stir well.
- Season the mixture with salt and red chili powder to taste.
- Cook the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chokha is cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Tomato Chokha hot as a side dish with roti or rice.
You can also add some other spices like cumin powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder to enhance the flavor of the dish.
You can also add some mashed potatoes to make it more filling.
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Nutrition information
Serving size: 1/4th of the recipe (approximately 125 grams)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Total fat: 4.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total carbohydrates: 7g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 1g
Please note that this nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used in the recipe. Also, keep in mind that the nutrition information does not include any additional sides or accompaniments that may be served with the dish.