Banarsi Tamatar Chaat

Ingredients list for Banarsi Tamatar Chaat

• 5 medium Tomatoes
• 10-12 Namakpara crushed
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• to taste Salt
• 4-5 tablespoons Ghee
• 3-4 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Tomato ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 2 medium Potatoes boiled and peeled

Method

1. Mash potatoes and put into a bowl. Add red chilli powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt and mix well.
2. Scoop out the flesh from 4 tomatoes and reserve the pulp. Stuff the tomatoes with the potato mixture.
3. Heat 4 tbsps ghee in an iron kadai and place the stuffed tomatoes, open end facing down. Cover and cook on low heat, turning sides every 5 minutes till soft.
4. Mash with the back of a spoon till tomatoes and potatoes get properly mixed.
5. Grind the remaining tomato with the scoop out flesh from the 4 tomatoes to make a puree.Heat remaining ghee in a non stick pan, add the puree, sugar, salt and tomato ketchup and cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring that it does not get too thick.
6. To serve put the tomato-potato mixture in serving bowls, pour the tomato puree over it. garnish with ginger, coriander leaves and crushed namakpara.

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