Fresh Tomatoes in Curd

Name: Fresh Tomatoes in Curd
Ingredients: 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; 12 teaspoon garam masala powder; salt

13 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

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
12 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt

Directions

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.