Description
A French tomato tart gets a spicy Indian twist with the addition of flavorful tomato achaar. A delicious and unique spin on a classic.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) ice water
- 4 tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Brooklyn Delhi tomato achaar
- 1 cups (237 ml) grated cheese (emmental, gruyere and parmesan), have also used cheddar
- 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley or oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (221°C).
- Prepare the dough: Combine flour, salt, and butter in a food processor or bowl. Add ice water slowly while pulsing until clumpy. Gather the dough, avoiding overhandling. Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes (or longer).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit the pan, adding flour to prevent sticking. Roll the dough around your rolling pin and unroll it onto the tart pan. Press the dough into the pan, trimming excess.
- Prick holes in the dough to prevent puffing. Cook for 10 minutes at 450°F (221°C), or until lightly browned.
- Spread tomato achaar on the dough. Layer half the Gruyère, Emmental, and Parmesan cheeses. Add sliced tomatoes and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cook for 20 minutes at 450°F (221°C), until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and crusty.
- Sprinkle with fleur de sel and chopped parsley, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of aged cheeses like Gruyère and Comte instead of Emmental.
- If you can’t find tomato achaar, substitute with a mix of finely chopped fresh tomatoes, 1 tsp chili flakes, and ½ tsp garam masala.
- To prevent a soggy bottom, pre-bake the tart shell for 10-12 minutes before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30