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    Easy and Flavorful Indian Tomato Recipes

    Tomatoes bring tangy depth and vibrant color to everyday Indian meals. In this collection of Indian tomato recipes, you'll find simple dishes that fit into busy routines. I often start with my tomato onion salad when I want a quick side that pairs well with rice or roti. On days when I plan ahead, I make a batch of Instant Pot curry sauce, allowing me to assemble curries in minutes without extra chopping.

    Some recipes highlight tomatoes as the main ingredient, while others use them to balance flavors. My tomato peanut chutney is a favorite at home, especially with dosa or idlis. From fresh salads to chutneys and curry bases, these Indian tomato dishes demonstrate the versatility of this versatile ingredient in everyday cooking.

    • Restaurant-style vegan tofu tikka masala served warm with smoky tofu and a rich, creamy gravy.
      Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala (Smoky & Restaurant-Style)
    • Creamy cauliflower tikka masala served in a white bowl with cashew cream and roasted florets.
      Cauliflower Tikka Masala (Easy Vegan Weeknight Curry)
    • Finished vegetable tikka masala with a rich, smooth gravy ready to serve.
      Veggie-Loaded Vegetarian Tikka Masala
    • Fully blended tikka masala sauce cooled and ready for storing or freezing.
      Make-Ahead Tikka Masala Sauce for Easy Curries
    • Chickpea tikka masala garnished with cream and green peas.
      Chickpea Tikka Masala (Easy & Vegan Recipe)
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      Instant Pot Indian Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)
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      Chana Saag (Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry)
    • Pumpkin dal served in a bowl, ready to eat with rice or chapathi.
      Creamy Pumpkin Dal for Rice or Chapati
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      Roasted Tofu Salad with Indian Yogurt Dressing
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      Instant pot pudina rice (mint pulao)
    • chickpeas and rice in a bowl
      Chickpeas and rice
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      Creamy Indian Black Beans Curry with Coconut Milk
    • lentil chickpea curry served with rice
      Chickpea and Lentil Curry (Vegan & Gluten-free)
    • A bowl and a plate of Black-Eyed Peas Curry served with rice on a white textured background.
      Indian Black Eyed Peas Curry Recipe - Lobia Masala
    • Top view of vegan pumpkin black bean vegetable curry served in a white bowl with cilantro garnish.
      Creamy Black Bean Veggie Curry with Pumpkin Puree
    • Close-up of Indian pumpkin chickpea curry in a white bowl showing tender pumpkin pieces and chickpeas in rich spiced gravy.
      Cozy Pumpkin Chickpea Curry
    • Indian Potato and Chickpea Curry (Chana Aloo)
    • Close-up top view of roasted pumpkin and black chickpea salad with fresh cucumber, tomato, and herbs.
      Indian Spiced Pumpkin Chickpea Salad
    • Indian yogurt sauce (raita) served in a bowl, garnished with cilantro and red chili oil, perfect side dish for biryani and pulao.
      Indian Yogurt Sauce for Biryani & Pulao (Easy Raita Recipe)
    • Bowl of Indian kala chana salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and mint garnish.
      Indian Chaat Style Black Chickpeas Salad (Kala Chana Recipe)
    • A white bowl filled with Kachumber salad made of cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
      Kachumber Salad (Indian Salad with Cucumber & Tomato)
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      Indian Black Eyed Peas Butternut Squash Curry
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      Instant Pot Dal (Indian Lentils) + Water Ratio & Time Calculator
    • Bowl of Indian-style spicy guacamole topped with green chili slices and herbs.
      Spicy Guacamole with an Indian Twist
    • Close-up of spicy Indian tomato onion salad with fresh cilantro, onions, and tomatoes mixed with spices in a small steel bowl.
      10-Minute Indian Tomato Onion Salad with Lemon and Spices
    • Close-up of broccoli paneer curry in a brass-handled serving bowl, showing golden paneer cubes and broccoli florets in a spiced tomato gravy.
      Easy Broccoli Paneer Curry
    • A bowl of creamy yellow moong dal served with steamed rice, garnished with curry leaves and cumin tempering, held in both hands against a green leafy background.
      Instant Pot Moong Dal - Simple Yellow Lentil Dal
    • Close-up of spinach paneer bhurji served in a white bowl, showing crumbled paneer with sautéed spinach and capsicum.
      Spinach Paneer Bhurji (Quick Indian Cheese Recipe)
    • Close-up of moong sprouts salad in a white bowl garnished with fresh coriander, showing vibrant vegetables and a light chaat-style dressing.
      Easy Sprouted Moong Salad (Indian Chaat Style Recipe)
    • Creamy orange Instant Pot curry sauce in a white bowl on a light textured background.
      Instant Pot Indian Curry Sauce - Freezer‑Friendly Master Base
    • coconut chickpea vegetable curry in a bowl
      Vegetable curry with chickpeas & coconut milk
    • Thick and creamy Indian tomato curry sauce served in a white bowl on a textured white background.
      Indian Curry Sauce Recipe + 5 Easy Curries!
    • Tomato pachadi recipe
      Indian Tomato Peanut Chutney For Dosa, Idly and Rice
    • A black bowl filled with black-eyed peas salad including tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, placed on a woven mat.
      Easy Black-Eyed Peas Salad - Lobia Salad - Cowpea Salad Recipe
    • baked paneer with veggies in a tray
      Oven-Baked Paneer Curry Recipe - Baked Indian Cottage Cheese
    • Kidney beans -Rajma - Avocado salad
      Red Kidney Bean Salad with Avocado - Rajma Salad
    • bean curry with vegetables in a bowl
      Indian Red Kidney Bean Curry Recipe
    • spicy Indian chickpeas salad in a bowl
      Spicy Indian Chickpeas Salad
    • instant pot toor dal tadka in a bowl
      Instant Pot Toor Dal
    • A bowl of mixed dal tadka garnished with fresh cilantro, served on a decorative clay plate.
      Instant Pot Mixed Dal Tadka
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      Indian Zucchini recipes
    • vegan chili in a bowl
      Vegetarian Chili Recipe With Kidney Beans

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