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Make Desi Bharta with 4 Roasted Tomatoes & Peas: Mustard Oil Twist Enhances Flavor!
- •On a cold evening, the aroma of roasted tomatoes and spices increases appetite; Matar Tamatar Bharta is a great option.
- •The slight sweetness of green peas and the taste of roasted tomatoes make this desi dish special.
- •Ingredients include half a cup of boiled green peas, four tomatoes, one finely chopped onion, two tablespoons of mustard oil, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin, and salt.
- •First, wash and roast tomatoes on a flame, then peel and mash them; lightly mash boiled green peas.
- •Heat mustard oil, add cumin, onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and spices, then add mashed tomatoes and peas, cook, and garnish with green coriander.
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To make Matar Tamatar Bharta, you need half a cup of boiled green peas, four tomatoes, one finely chopped onion, two tablespoons of mustard oil, half a teaspoon each of turmeric and red chili powder, and one teaspoon of coriander powder. Additional ingredients include a small piece of grated ginger, four to five chopped garlic cloves, one to two green chilies, half a teaspoon of cumin, salt to taste, and finely chopped green coriander for garnishing.
First, wash and thoroughly clean the tomatoes, then roast them on a gas flame or griddle until they are soft on all sides. Let them cool, peel them, and mash them well with your hands or a spoon. Lightly mash the boiled green peas as well, ensuring some grains remain slightly whole to maintain a good texture.
Heat mustard oil in a pan, add cumin seeds until they crackle, and fry the finely chopped onion until light golden. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies, frying until the raw smell disappears, followed by turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Add the mashed roasted tomatoes and cook for three to four minutes, then mix in the mashed peas and salt, letting everything cook on low heat for five to seven minutes.
