CHAR GRILLED STUFFED TOMATOES

I am diabetic; hence recommended to have vegetables, proteins; less of carbs. Being overweight, I need shed few kilograms. I am hunting for vegetarian recipes I may cook, have together with family members. Yesterday, I tried this recipe of Char Grilled Tomatoes.

Tomato is health loaded. I enjoy tomato pieces sprinkled with some salt, pepper. It is rich source of vitamins A, C, folic acid. It contains essential nutrients our body needs. Its beneficial properties makes it a must have in our daily diet [wiki]. I love this red, juicy, shiny fruit in salads, curries, chutneys. It enhances the taste, colour of any curry.

Yesterday, I didn't want rice, I was exploring internet for an alternative that would fill my stomach. I came through several recipes of grilled, baked tomatoes, bell peppers, I roughly followed one. 

Of late, I have developed taste for vegetarian food; having a lot of non-vegetarian food since childhood. Tofu is acquired taste for us; thought of using it as a filling to stuff tomatoes, grill them. I must con tofu with spices for my family to have! Within an hour, a healthy, tasty dish was made without compromise.

INGREDIENTS :

Tofu : 300 gm

Coriander Leaf : 2-3 sprigs
Green Chilli : 2
Carrot : 1

Potato : 1
Salt : As required
Black Pepper[crushed] : 1/4 tsp

Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp

Cumin Powder : 1 tsp

Coriander Powder : 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp

Cumin Seed : 1/4 tsp

Sugar : 1 tsp [optional]

Oil : 1tsp + 1tbsp 

METHOD :

Wash, chop green chillies, fresh coriander. Wash, peel, mince carrot & potato.

Heat a tsp of oil in wok, add cumin seeds, chopped green chillies. Stir, add minced carrot, potato, turmeric, salt. Stir cook until 90% done.

Hand crush tofu, add to wok! Add dry spices, little salt, cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add sugar, stir cook for a minutes. Add washed, chopped coriander, fold in well.

Transfer to plate!

Wash tomatoes; wipe, cut from top. Discard pulp, seeds. Marinate tomatoes with salt, oil. 

Stuff each tomato with filling. Place on an oven proof tray. 

Place grill stand inside oven. Grill for 15 minutes. 

Thereafter, I cooked on stove top taken in roti toaster for 3-4 minutes for better charred look!

Add few drops of lemon juice before having. Enjoy!