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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Caribbean, Indian
Keyword: tomato choka
Servings: 4
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.