- ¼ tsp coriander seeds
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- pinch chilli flakes
- pinch ground ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ onion, finely chopped
- 100g/7oz minced beef
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tomatoes, halved and seeded
- 200ml/7fl oz vegetable oil
- 1 potato, skin (peelings) only
- 1 parsnip, skin (peelings) only
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- For the stuffed tomatoes, place the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chilli flakes and ginger in a pestle and mortar and grind to a powder.
- Add the ground spices and chilli flakes to a hot frying pan and dry fry for one minute to release their fragrance.
- Add the oil, garlic, onion and minced beef and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon the minced beef mixture into the hollow tomato halves, place onto a baking sheet, then place into the oven to bake for eight minutes.
- For the fried parsnip and potato skins, heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when added to it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous, do not leave unattended.) Carefully add the potato and parsnip skins and deep-fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden. Carefully remove and drain on kitchen towels.
- To serve, place the stuffed tomatoes onto a large plate and arrange the fried parsnip and potato skins around the plate.