Bihari-Style Tomato Chokha - A Must-Try Recipe

By: Payal

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Bihari cuisine is all about bold flavours, and chokha is a staple you can't miss. This tomato chokha is a smoky, tangy twist on the classic, and it's ridiculously easy to make.

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Tomato chokha (aka tomato bharta) takes any meal up a notch. The mustard oil gives it that punchy kick, making it totally different from anything else on your plate. Here's how to make it in no time.

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Ingredients:

Tomatoes - 3-4, Onion - 1, chopped, Green chillies - 2, finely chopped, Lemon - half, Coriander leaves - 1 tsp,  Tomatoes

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ingredients:

Roasted jeera powder - 1.5 tsp, Salt - as per taste, Sugar - a pinch, Mustard oil - as needed

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1. Roast Those Tomatoes

Give the tomatoes a quick wash, then roast them till the skin is charred. You can do this on a grill rack or directly over the stove. The grill method adds smoky taste.

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2. Check for Doneness

Poke a fork or knife into a tomato - if it slides in easily, you're good to go!

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3. Peel and Prep

Poke a fork or knife into a tomato - if it slides in easily, you're good to go!

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4. Mash and Mix

In a bowl, mash the roasted tomatoes & mix in chopped onions, green chillies, coriander, lemon juice, jeera powder, salt, sugar, and that all-important mustard oil.

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5. Serve It Up

Stir everything together until it's got a semi-liquid consistency. Best enjoyed with rice for a comforting, flavour-packed meal!

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