Depending on the base ingredient, each type of choka is prepared using an infusion of different seasonings, herbs, and hot peppers (via On The Gas). However, one consistency across choka recipes is its signature smoky flavor because every variety was originally prepared by roasting the vegetables over an open flame. While this is still the preferred way to prepare it, there are certainly ways to recreate the charred taste in your tomato choka by using your grill.
Tomato choka is made using its own distinct blend of seasonings, herbs, and, of course, hot peppers. The dish begins with a mix of tomatoes, garlic, thyme, cilantro, sweet onions, and either jalapenos or scotch bonnet peppers (via Thrillist, On The Gas). Chef Anya Peters told Thrillist that preparing choka is as simple as charring tomatoes over an open fire or coals, smashing them into a blend of seasonings, and garnishing the mixture with a dash of acid and fresh cilantro.
After prepping your tomatoes, place them on a hot grill them until their skin has wrinkled and charred. While they're roasting, grind the other ingredients together using a mortar and pestle. Then, peel and discard the tomato skins, add the flesh to the other ingredients, and crush everything into a thick stew consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice, and add some olive oil to a saucepan over high heat. When it's nearly smoking, pour it over the crushed tomatoes, mix, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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