Simple tomato choka recipe
Tomato choka is a tasty vegan side dish that is made with roasted tomatoes, garlic and pepper plus onions, salt and fresh seasonings.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean, Indian
Keyword: tomato choka
Servings: 4
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Ros Singh
- 6 tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 hot pepper
- 1 - 2 tbsp chadon beni leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp oil like coconut oil
- salt to taste
Wash the tomatoes, pepper and unpeeled garlic cloves.
Place over an open flame.
Leave to char on one side.
Rotate to ensure even charring throughout.
Remove when the veggies are charred and soft.
Set aside to cool.
Remove the charred skin once cooled.
Mash everything together.
Set aside.
Place a small pot on medium heat.
Add vegetable oil.
Saute onions until translucent (3 minutes).
Add onions to mashed tomatoes, garlic and pepper.
Mix in salt, chopped chadon beni and cilantro leaves.
Serve hot.