Jharkhand Tomato Chokha Flame Roasted Smoky Mash Litti Trio

Method

1. 1

   Roast tomatoes directly over a gas flame using tongs, turning every minute, until the skin is completely charred and the tomatoes have collapsed — 6 to 8 minutes per tomato.

2. 2

   Roast garlic cloves directly over the flame briefly until golden spots appear.

3. 3

   Cool briefly. Peel charred skin from tomatoes. Peel garlic.

4. 4

   Mash the roasted tomato flesh coarsely. Add roasted garlic and mash together.

5. 5

   Add very finely chopped onion and green chillies. Mix.

6. 6

   Add mustard oil, black pepper and salt. Mix well.

7. 7

   Add fresh coriander. Stir. Serve at room temperature alongside litti.