Tomato Bharta

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

I got this recipe from an online cookbook, & I dont really remember the source. I made this ages & I really really loved it. I saw it in the drafts just yesterday, & I wonder why I never made it again. ( Don't you think there are too many 'I's out there ?? )

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This comes in handy when there are absolutely no fancy vegetables in the pantry & you just have some basics stocked up.

You Will Need:

  • 3-4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 medium sized onions - chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanuts - roasted
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt as per taste
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Cilantro for garnish

Method:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, turmeric & salt.
  • Make tiny slits on the tomatoes & marinate for about 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, gring roasted peanuts & poppy seeds in a fine paste adding a dash of water.
  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add chopped onions & saute until pink. To this, add the tomatoes from the marinade & cook until tender.
  • Now, add the yogurt mixture & cook until the gravy thickens.
  • To this, add the peanuts-poppy seeds paste, Garam Masala & mix well.

Garnish with chopped Cilantro & serve HOT .. Enjoi !!!

Eat it with rice or Phulkas, or serve with some Jeera Rice. Either way, you will love it.

NOTE: Next time, I will add some green peas along. I think, they will add a nice bite.

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