Follow these steps for perfect results
Potato
boiled, peeled, mashed
Red Chili Powder
Tomato
cored, pulp removed
Black Salt
Cumin Powder
Black Pepper Powder
Tomato Ketchup
Sugar
Garam Masala Powder
Onion
finely chopped
Green Chili
chopped
Coriander
chopped
Puffed Rice
Oil
Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker with water and salt until 3 whistles.
Peel and mash the potatoes.
In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, black pepper, and black salt.
Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp.
Fill the tomatoes with the potato mixture.
Heat oil in a pan.
Place the stuffed tomatoes on the pan with the stuffed side down.
Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes until the tomato is soft.
Grind the cooked tomatoes into a paste.
Heat some more oil in a pan.
Add the tomato paste, salt, sugar, and tomato ketchup.
Cook for 10-12 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl.
Garnish with chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, and puffed rice or salted snacks.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of spices according to your taste.
Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tanginess.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The potato filling can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl and garnish generously with toppings.
Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a sprinkle of chaat masala.
Complements the spices in the chaat.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular street food in Varanasi.
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