Roast Tomato Bharta is a traditional Anglo-Indian recipe from the 1860s for a classic accmopaniment of roasted tomatoes that are mashed and blended with chilli, ginger, mustard oil and lemon juice. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Anglo-Indian version of: Roast Tomato Bharta.
103.—Tomato Burta
Bake in an oven a dozen good-sized tomatoes until the skin cracks; break them down, and mix with
them a little ground chilies, ginger, salt, and half a tspful of good mustard oil. A small squeeze
of lemon-juice may be added if desired.
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Ingredients
12 ripe tomatoes (roma tomatoes are good)
1/2 tsp chilli powder (or to taste)
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp mustard oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Method:
Sit the tomatoes on a roasting tray, transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C and roast for 30-40 minutes, until they have begnu to break down.
Turn into a bowl, mash gently with a fork then work in the spices and lemon juice.
Serve warm as an accompaniment or as a light meat with rice and dal.
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