Banarasi Tamatar Chaat Varanasi Tomato Street Food Sour

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin — sizzle. Add asafoetida.

2. 2

   Add very finely chopped onion. Cook on medium for 4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add finely chopped tomatoes and green chillies.

4. 4

   Cook on medium for 6 to 7 minutes until tomatoes break down to a thick, saucy consistency.

5. 5

   Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Stir.

6. 6

   Add tamarind paste and sugar. Cook 2 more minutes.

7. 7

   Season with salt. The tamatar chaat should be tangy, spiced and thick.

8. 8

   Serve in small bowls or on small crispy puri shells.

9. 9

   Top with fine sev, fresh coriander, thin slices of fresh ginger and a squeeze of lemon.