Roasting Tomatoes ( Use any of three methods to roast tomatoes)

Grill Method

1. Heat up the grill to 450* F

2. Cut tomatoes into twos and place cut side down on the hot grill

3. Cook until tender and the skin is charred with juices running out

Broiling Method

1. Place tomatoes on a sheet pan ( lined with parchment if you want easy clean up later) under the broiler in your oven. Cook on one side until tender and the skin is charred with juices running out. Turn and cook on the other side. Usually takes about 10 minutes, but watch them closely

Open Flame ( for gas stoves or while camping)

1. Place tomatoes on a wire mesh directly on the open flames.

2. Cook on medium flame under tomatoes are tender and charred on all sides and bursting with juice

Make the Chokha

1. Once you have roasted the tomatoes, allow to cool for a few minutes. Peel the skin off and finely chop the tomatoes

2. Mix onions, cilantro, cumin, chili and salt into the tomatoes and then drizzle the oil on top

3. Chill for an hour before serving