Tomato Bharta Recipe

Savor the smoky, rustic charm of tomato bharta a fiery and flavorful North Indian delicacy that turns roasted tomatoes into a soul-satisfying dish Charred over an open flame or roasted to perfection, ripe tomatoes are mashed with caramelized onions, garlic, green chilies, and a punch of mustard oil, creating a bold, tangy, and slightly spicy side. Garnished with fresh coriander, this humble yet vibrant bhata mashed dish pairs beautifully with warm rotis or steamed rice, offering a taste of village style comfort in every bite. Perfect for lazy lunches or cozy dinners, it’s simplicity at its most delicious

Ingredients For Roasting

6 NOS of tomatoes

As needed mustard oil

4-5 NOS green chili

20-25 garlic gloves

A handful coriander stalks

Very little water (for grinding)

Tempering

2 Tablespoon mustard oil

1 Tablespoon cumin seed

1 Tablespoon mustard seed

10 NOS curry leaves

2 Large chopped onion

1/2 Tablespoon turmeric powder

1 Tablespoon kashmiri red chili powder

Salt to taste

A pinch black salt

A pinch sugar

A pinch garam masala

As needed fresh green coriander chopped

Step:1

Set a papad jali over medium high flame , place the tomato and brush some mustard oil on them roast the tomato over direct flame until they get fully charred and soft

Step:2

Then place them in a bowl , cover and let them rest for a couple of minutes

Step:3

Meanwhile , set a pan over high flame and let it get hot , then add the green chilies , coriander and garlic steam , stir and dry roast all the ingredients for 4-5 minutes until they get charred slightly , then transfer them into a bowl and let them cool down

Step:4

Then cut the tops of the green chili and add all the ingredients into a small mixer jar , add very little water and grind it into a thick , coarse paste

Step:5

Then peel the tomatoes and chop them up roughly do not mash them completely , just mince them using a knife , keep them coarse

Step:6

For the tempering , set a kadhai over high flame and add mustard oil , heat the mustard oil until it starts smoking , then switch off or lower the flame and let it cool down slightly

Step:7

Then add cumin seed , mustard seed , curry leaves , prepared paste and onion , stir well and cool over high flame until the onion turn soft

Step:8

Then lower the flame and add turmeric powder and kashmiri red chili powder , stir immediately and then add the tomato along with salt , black salt , sugar , stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes

Step:9

Lastly taste and adjust salt if needed and add garam masala and fresh coriander

Step:10

Your delicious , quick and super easy tomato bharta is ready . Serve it hot with some bhakri or roti and rice

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