Ingredients

• For Masala:
• 1/4 tsp - garam masala
• 1/4 tsp - salt
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - dhania powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• Other Ingredients:
• 7 to 8 - firm ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup - Kabuli channa (soaked overnight)
• 3 tbsp - gram dal
• 1 tbsp - cumin powder
• 1 tbsp - chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp - black salt powder
• 1 tbsp - ground sugar
• Salt - to taste
• For Garnishing:
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1.5 cups - fresh tied beaten curd
• 2 to 3 - curry leaves, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp - coriander, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp - tamarind chutney

How to Make Cool Tomato Surprise

• Pressure cook Kabuli channa, dal, salt to taste, till very soft. Drain excess water, keep aside.
• Cut caplike tops off tomatoes. Hull carefully.
• Add pulp to the boiled channa.
• Mash coarsely the channa and dal.
• Add all mix masala, salt to taste, chaat masala.
• Boil further till a soft lump is formed and water has evaporated.
• Stuff the tomatoes with this mixture.
• Secure tops with a toothpick. Microwave for 1 minute.
• Cool, and chill in a refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, beat the curd till smooth.
• Add sugar, salt and chill.
• Just before serving, transfer tomatoes straight up to a shallow bowl.
• Remove toothpicks. Pour beaten curd all over them.
• Sprinkle cumin powder, red chilli powder and salt.
• Garnish with coriander, curry leaves and tamarind chutney.