Stuffed Tomato with Rice and Paneer Stuffing

A rare combination of tomatoes with dry fruits. The rich dry fruit stuffing is assembled in tomato shells and baked till the shells are soft and moist to bite into. If using large tomatoes, cut them lengthwise and scoop the halves to stuff the mixture.

Stuffed Tomato with Rice and Paneer Stuffing

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Stuffed Tomato with Rice and Paneer Stuffing recipe - How to make Stuffed Tomato with Rice and Paneer Stuffing

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


4 medium sized firm tomatoes
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup steamed rice (chawal)
1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (cashewnuts and almonds)
3 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp baharat
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp grated processed cheese for the topping
oil for greasing

Method
    Main procedure
  1. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp. Keep both the tomatoes and the pulp aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients including the tomato pulp and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Fill the scooped tomatoes with the above mixture and top with the cheese.
  5. Grease the outer surface of the stuffed tomatoes with the oil.
  6. Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a greased baking dish and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 5-7 minutes or till the cheese melts.
  7. Serve hot.

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