Breakfast recipes using Tomatoes

Quick Sandwich Recipe

Tomatoes are a superb option to whip up a quick and easy breakfast because they taste wonderful even when raw.

The simplest way to go is a Tomato and cheese sandwich which only has 3 ingredients. On similar lines there is Quick tava sandwich which requires a few more ingredients and tastes even better.

The tanginess of tomatoes really shines through in Tomato upma since it is first pureed and then cooked with semolina. Finely chopped tomatoes also make a great topping on Tomato onion Uttapa, the perfect South Indian breakfast.

Tomato recipes for Lunch/Tomato recipes for dinner

Pasta in Red Sauce

Whether it be Indian food or continental, tomatoes can be found to be a key ingredient in a lot of recipes. Pasta in red sauce is classic of red, tangy gravy with garlic and onion with pasta tossed in it and is a comfort food for all. Italians love their tomatoes and that shows when you make a hearty, filling Lasagna.

Tomato and Coconut Subzi

Indian recipes with tomatoes are also found in abundance. The most famous Indian dishes with tomatoes would be Kadai Paneer, Vegetable Makhanwala or just a simple Tomato coconut subzi.

For a more wholesome meal, Paneer bhurji, with tomatoes and masalas, can be eaten with rotis or avoid the rotis and just make Methi and tomato rice with a side of raita.

Sauce recipes made with tomatoes

Pizza Sauce

A good sauce is loved by all and whether you are in India or anywhere else, the most beloved is Tomato ketchup, so why buy the market processed one when you can just make one at home! Another famous one is the Pizza sauce! Tangy, sweet, spicy and tingly, all at the same time, you will forget outside pizza and only prefer this once you make it.

Pizza sauce is Italian, but a Mexican cousin of it is Salsa! It can be cooked or uncooked and eaten with almost every Mexican dish.

Tomato Coconut Chutney

Ever wondered about making Idlis and dosas but never getting the chutney quite right? Add a little more zing to your regular chutney to make the Tomato Coconut chutney which is as good as any you have had at an udipi restaurant.

Not only sauces, you can also pre-make gravies like Makhani Gravy to save you time from further preps.

Tomato Recipes for starters and snacks

Mexican Bread Tartlets

Tomatoes cook quickly and easily so most of the tomato-based foods are hassle-free and that makes them perfect for snacks. Mexican bread tartlets is one such recipe that is easy, innovative and a crowd pleaser. Speaking of Mexican, Quesadillas are such a wonderful treat stuffed with fillings of various kinds and sauces with lots of cheese.

Paneer grilled on a high flame and then served with a hot tomato sauce can be really impressive to entertain guests. But if you want to go a simpler route, a street style Dry chana dal is filling and comforting.

Tomato Recipes for Soups

Rasam

Did you know that you can make soups with tomatoes that are not just Cream of Tomato soup? Adding tomatoes do any soup gives them a different flavor profile, for example in Carrot and bell pepper soup.

Tomato chunks are also used in Tom yum soup, a classic Thai soup with different vegetables. An Indian version of a soup would most definitely be Rasam, a lentil based soup flavored with traditional spiced powder.

Tomato Recipes for street food

Veg Toast Sandwich

The street food of Mumbai is so rich and diverse, with snacks suitable to all palates. But one thing I have noticed is that these recipes with tomatoes are adored by everyone, without complaints and rightfully so. The most basic and famous one is the Mumbai style Sandwich or its close friend, Masala toast sandwich.

The tinge of sourness in Misal pav and Sev usal is provided by this wonder ingredient and elevates the dishes a notch higher. Apart from the above, all the classic Indian chaats like Sev puri also have tomatoes which provide the freshness and juiciness to them.

Sev Puri

We hope you enjoy the collection of Tomato recipes provided below.

Health benefits of tomatoes, tamatar

Juicy, pulpy, bright-red tomatoes are now available year-round, though the tomatoes are best when they are in season from July to September. They are available in endless varieties viz. small cherry tomatoes, bright yellow tomatoes, Italian pear-shaped tomatoes, and the green tomato forming an integral part of cuisines across the globe. 1. Powerful Antioxidant: Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant which scavenges the free radicals that causes cellular inflammation. Inflammation is the major cause of all the diseases. When one thinks of Tomatoes, only Lycopene comes to mind. Lycopene in the blood may reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases and decrease cellular inflammation. 2. Get all your Vitamin C at one go: Tomatoes are super rich in Vitamin C and provide maximum of your daily requirement in just one cup. Great to fight colds and coughs. Eat one or two raw tomatoes daily to get your vitamin C and also increase your iron absorption 3. Good for Heart: The lycopene content in tomatoes prevents LDL oxidation and thus reduces the levels of LDL cholesterol and Triglycerides in the blood. These two components are the main cause of inflammation increasing cardiovascular disease risk. Tomatoes being fat and cholesterol free, is an ideal option to keep your heart healthy. For complete 13 Amazing Healthy Benefits of Tomatoes read this article.