Tomato recipes

Tomatoes are the base of most curries, karahis and rice dishes in this library, from a quick tamatar chutney to chicken karahi and biryani masala. This page lists every dish that uses tomato as an essential ingredient, so a few ripe ones on the counter can decide dinner.

Cook the tomatoes until the oil separates for a rich gravy, or add them late for a fresher, tangier finish. The steps and timers on each recipe say which approach it uses.

Storage and swaps: ripe tomatoes keep best on the counter, not in the fridge, and over-soft ones are ideal for gravies. Canned chopped tomatoes work well when fresh ones are pale or out of season; use about one 400 g tin for every four medium tomatoes, and add a pinch of sugar if the gravy tastes sharp.

This collection has 80 dishes, including Chana Daal, Anda Curry, Chapli Kabab. A typical recipe takes about 55 minutes, and each one comes with step-by-step instructions and cooking timers.