Green Tomato Bhareet: A Salsa With A Maharashtrian Twist

By Devi Poojari

Giving the Mexican salsa some tough competition is this tangy and simple green tomato bhareet; perfect when paired with some pita chips or bhakri.

INGREDIENTS

3 green tomatoes 2 tablespoons roasted, crushed peanuts 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 pinch asafoetida 2 green chillies, slit 5-6 curry leaves 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste

METHOD

Char the green tomatoes on an open flame and peel off the burnt skin.

METHOD

Chop them as finely as possible and transfer to a bowl.

METHOD

Heat some oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, asafoetida, chillies, curry leaves and turmeric powder.

METHOD

Add the tempering to the chopped tomatoes, followed by the crushed peanuts, turmeric powder and salt.

METHOD

Mix everything well and add the chopped coriander.

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