Bharela Tameta
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Bharela Tameta is a majestic and profoundly aromatic Gujarati heritage meal, uniquely celebrated for its stuffed-tomato core and intense sweet-spicy-nutty profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of firm red tomatoes hollowed and filled with a bold amount of crushed peanuts, roasted gram flour, jaggery, and traditional Gujarati spices. Known for its sophisticated vibrant red appearance and status as a world-famous mandatory Sunday specialty in traditional high-end Indian luxury household sessions, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Tangy-Gourmet' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and savory-tangy, with the stuffing providing a unique professional-grade creamy lift. Best enjoyed hot with rotlis or parathas. A mandatory choice for the refined regional meal seekers.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using firm (not soft) tomatoes is mandatory for achieving the most structural integrity during cooking.
- Ensuring the besan is toasted provides the absolute secret to achieving superior aroma and avoiding raw taste.
- The addition of a little ginger-garlic paste to the stuffing provides the essential spicy-zest lift.
- Always arrange the tomatoes with the cut side facing up to ensure the signature presentation is maintained.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 portion (180g))
170 kcal
4g
10g
16g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.