STUFF TOMATOS  
by: Bela Shah (bela_goswami@rediffmail.com)

Ingredients:

  • 8-10   -   medium rounded tomatoes
  • 2   -   boiled and mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup   -   mixed boiled vegetables chopped (carrot, beans, peas)
  • 1/2 tsp   -   garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp   -   each chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp   -   dhania powder
  • 1/2 tsp   -   turmeric
  • salt to taste   -  
  • 1 tbsp.   -   oil
  • 1/2 tsp   -   jeera
  • 1/2 tsp   -   mustard seeds
  • 2   -   red chillies dry, crushed
  • 1 tbsp.   -   grate cheese
  • chopped coriander   -  

    • Method:

    Cut the top of the tomato horizontally, (like a cap). Scoop out the seeds. Chop the cut tops finely. Heat oil in a karai (vessel) add jeera and mustard seeds. When they splutter add the chopped tomatoes and fry for one minute. Add all dry masalas and fry a minute more. Add the potatoes, vegetables and hulled seeds. Mix well and cook for a minute. Stuff the tomatoes with filling. Top with grated cheese and coriander. Place tomatoes in a cooker container. Dot with butter. Pressure cook for one whistle. Serve hot with naan, roti or paratha.