Tomato Pitika (Pura Bilahi Pitika)
A traditional Assamese roasted tomato mash made with onions, mustard oil, and green chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Assamese
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 green chilies, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1–2 tsp mustard oil (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes directly over a flame or on a hot pan.
- Roast until the skin blackens and starts to peel away.
- Let them cool slightly, then remove the charred skin.
- Transfer the peeled tomatoes to a bowl.
- Using a spoon or masher, gently mash them with onions, chilies, coriander, salt and mustard oil.
- serve fresh with rice.