Ingredients:

• 4 large tomatoes
• 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup boiled and crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
• 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil for frying
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Start by washing the tomatoes and removing the tops. Scoop out the pulp from each tomato, leaving behind the outer shell. Set aside the tomato pulp.

2. In a pan, heat some ghee or cooking oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Allow them to sizzle.

3. Add the chopped green chilies and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute.

4. Add the mashed potatoes and crumbled paneer to the pan. Mix well.

5. Use the reserved tomato pulp by mashing it and adding it to the mixture. This will add flavor and moisture to the stuffing.

6. Add red chili powder, garam masala, and rock salt. Stir and cook the stuffing until it's well combined and the excess moisture has evaporated.

7. Remove the stuffing from the heat and let it cool down.

8. Stuff each hollowed-out tomato with the prepared mixture.

9. Heat a little ghee or oil in a pan. Place the stuffed tomatoes in the pan and cook on medium-low heat.

10. Cover the pan and cook the tomatoes until they become tender. Keep turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking.

11. Once the tomatoes are cooked and slightly browned, garnish them with fresh coriander leaves.

12. Serve the Stuffed Tomatoes hot as a delightful Navratri special dish.

These Stuffed Tomatoes are both nutritious and flavorful, making them a perfect addition to your Navratri meal. Enjoy!