Sauces & basics
Tomato bhorta
A purée of fresh tomatoes mashed with onion, chili and coriander, a tangy and fresh little side dish. It's served alongside rice and lentil dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
67 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- of which sugars
- 4.5 g
- Fat
- 3.9 g
- of which saturated fat
- 0.5 g
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Dip the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then peel them and cut into pieces.
- Finely slice the onion, and chop the chilies and coriander.
- Heat the mustard oil and sauté the onion and chilies for 3 minutes, until tender.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, until they break down into a purée.
- Mash everything with a spoon, add salt, then sprinkle with fresh coriander. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Variations and tips
No cooking. Raw, mashed tomatoes with onion, chili and coriander make a fresh bhorta ready in 5 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.