8 Indian Curries That Don’t Need Any Tomatoes

By Ujjainee Roy

October 25th, 2023

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All out of tomatoes? There are plenty of hearty Indian dishes you can make without using tomatoes. Let's have a look!

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Methi Chhole

This curry featuring a methi gravy and chhole does not have any tomatoes. Pair it with a steaming kulcha!

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Aloo Posto

This beloved Bengali post curry features no tomatoes since it can take away from the aroma of the post

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Moolachi Kadhi

Moolachi kadi has grated radish, tempered and cooked until soft in a delicious, creamy and zesty besan and yoghurt mixture.

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Shukto

This famous Bengali stew of bitters is cooked in a milky gravy and does not have any tomatoes

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Nadru Yakhni

This Kashmiri lotus stem stew features fennel, garam masala, ginger and a creamy yoghurt-based gravy

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Milagu Kuzhambu

This pepper Kuzhambu is made with a traditional tamarind-based kulambu made without onion and garlic and does not have tomatoes

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Malai Kofta

Malai kofta traditionally does not use tomatoes although some variants use the veggie to add more flavour to its creamy sauce made of  blended nuts and cream

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Aloo Jeera

This homely aalo curry can be whipped up quicker than most veggie preparations and doesn't need tomatoes

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