Fresh Tomatoes In Curd

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 6 firm ripe tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh curds, beaten
• 2 tablespoons channa dal
• 1 cup kabuli channa, boiled (1/2 cup when dry)
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon mint leaf, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed, crushed
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• salt

Recipe

• 1 quarter tomatoes.
• 2 remove inside carefully.
• 3 beat curds.
• 4 add half the cumin seeds, salt, half the sugar and keep aside.
• 5 keep the quartered tomato boats aside.
• 6 pressure cook chana and dal till soft.
• 7 drain.
• 8 mash coarsely.
• 9 add garam masala, red chilli, 1/2 sugar, cumin, salt, mint and ginger.
• 10 heat in a heavy pan, stirring continuously, till a soft lump is formed.
• 11 adjust seasoning and salt if required.
• 12 fill each tomato quarter with this mixture, pressing down gently into hollow.
• 13 arrange side by side in a shallow dish.
• 14 pour seasoned curds over the quarters to cover all.
• 15 drizle tamarind chutney over it and sprinkle a few pinches of red chilli powder.
• 16 garnish by sprinkling chopped corriander leaves.
• 17 serve immediately, as a snack or salad.