By Ujjainee Roy
December 20th, 2023
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Roasting tomatoes can enhance their natural sweetness and also make it more concentrated. Make the most of roasted tomatoes by using it in these Indian recipes
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Roasted tomatoes can add a smoky undertone to the creamy tomato-based sauce, which is impossible to achieve with raw tomatoes
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The Andhra-style dal is made with dal, tamarind, curry leaves and tomatoes. Smoked tomatoes enhance the richness of this slow-cooked lentil dish.
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In Tamil, ‘thakkali’ means tomatoes. Roasted tomatoes can be used in the base of sauces and gravies to intensify its spice profile; this recipe has curry leaves and mustard which goes well with the smokiness of the tomatoes
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Roasted tomatoes are ideal for rasam because they can counter the tanginess of the tamarind and make the rasam heartier
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This Andhra-style curry uses whole spices; use roasted tomatoes for this slow cooked recipe to enhance the zing of its spice blend
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This Maharashtrian pickle has a spice-forward profile and has a salty heat which is quite unique. The smokiness of the tomatoes helps taper off some of the heat
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Use finely chopped roasted tomatoes and bell pepper for your veggie egg bhurji. The zing of the peppers and the smokiness of the tomatoes makes the bhurji a lot more flavourful
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