Tomatoes are packed with healthy nutrients and can be added to curries, dals, raitas, chutneys, and more. Here are five easy tomato recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes.
Tomato Rice
Add chopped tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, chilies, mint, and cilantro in a pressure cooker along with rice, water, and spices. Cook it for 3 whistles and serve with raita.
Tomato Curry
Blend tomatoes, coconut, garlic, spices, and onions into a smooth paste. Take a pan and sauté mustard seeds, cumin, onions, curry leaves, and chilies. Add the tomato paste and simmer until the oil separates. Garnish it with coriander leaves and enjoy it with rice or naan.
Roasted Tomato Soup
Slice 2 to 3 tomatoes. Add some chopped garlic, olive oil, black pepper, sugar, and salt in a pan. Roast the tomatoes and garlic until softened. Blend the roasted tomatoes and garlic into a smooth soup with some water. Garnish with herbs or cheese and serve.
Tomato Biryani
Sauté onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander, and garam masala. Add half-cooked rice with coconut milk, coriander leaves, and mint. Let it cook for some time. Serve it with curd.
Tomato Bruschetta
Chop a tomato and some basil leaves. Add minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Slice a baguette. Toast the bread and rub it with garlic. Top the toast with the tomato mixture and enjoy.