Tomato Chokha

Ingredients

• 4 large beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil tomatoes until they become brown and blister.

2. 2

   Cook until soft, about ten minutes. remove and cool.

3. 3

   Peel the tomatoes. Place in a bowl and mash. Set aside.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a frying pan and add the onion. Saute until translucent, then add the garlic.

5. 5

   Fry garlic until it turns golden brown, then add nigella seeds and fry until they begin to pop.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomatoes and saute for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve with Indian flat bread or as a side dish with rice.