Soy-Free Chokha

Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant and aromatic Soy-Free Chokha, a traditional roasted mash bursting with bold, earthy flavors. Featuring oven-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, green chilies, and garlic, this wholesome recipe combines smoky, caramelized vegetables with zesty mustard oil, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of turmeric for a perfectly balanced taste. Fresh cilantro and diced onion add a refreshing crunch, making it an ideal gluten-free, vegan option for those looking to sidestep soy. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish can be served warm or at room temperature alongside rice or Indian bread, making it a must-try for lovers of authentic, plant-based recipes. Perfectly simple yet standout in flavor, this Chokha recipe is a celebration of traditional techniques made modern for your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Eggplant
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2 Green chilies
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Prick the eggplant with a fork in several places, and place it on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Place the tomatoes, whole green chilies, and garlic cloves on the baking sheet alongside the eggplant.

Step 4

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and the skin appears wrinkled and charred.

Step 5

While the vegetables are roasting, fine chop the onion and cilantro leaves, and set aside.

Step 6

Once roasted, carefully remove the skin from the eggplant and scoop out the flesh. Place it in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Peel the tomatoes if desired, then mash them along with the eggplant. Keep the roasted green chilies and garlic whole or chop them finely, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl.

Step 8

Add the chopped onion, cilantro, mustard oil, lemon juice, salt, and turmeric powder to the mixture.

Step 9

Mix everything well with a fork or a potato masher, ensuring all ingredients are combined and slightly mashed.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 11

Serve the chokha warm or at room temperature as a side dish, or enjoy it with rice or indian bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1122.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	448.3

Total Fat 16.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3165.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.9g
Protein 12.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.4mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 2772.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 59.0%