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bowl filled with tomato choka set on top of pink and blue linen napkins
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Trinidadian Tomato Choka

Tomato Choka is a quick and easy dip that is full of smoky flavor!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Caribbean, Western
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 68kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

Tomato Choka Ingredients

  • 6 large ripe tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro (coriander)
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves

Instructions

Tomato Choka Instructions

  • Preheat broiler, place tomatoes on a tray and broil till skin blisters, turning once to blister on both sides.
  • Let cool, then add tomatoes to a bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Add in the chopped onions, cilantro, and salt.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan, add the garlic cloves and fry for up to 30 seconds, till fragrant. Garlic burns quickly, so as soon as it is fragrant, switch off the heat.
  • Drizzle immediately over the tomato choka and serve.

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Notes

Trinidad Tomato Choka Recipe tips

  • While I blister the tomato skins under the broiler, you can blister them on the barbeque or the grill pan for a smokier flavor.
  • Feel free to fry the onions a little before adding them in.
  • Alternatively, you can add in some chopped green onions (scallions) instead for a milder flavor.
  • You can add some chili if you prefer. I tend to add milder chilis to this recipe.

What To Serve With Tomato Choka

Tomato Choka Weight Watchers Points

One serving contains 1 Freestyle SmartPoint.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg