Solanum lycopersicum | Tamatar | Thakkali | Tomate
The tomato is one of the world’s most consumed and beloved vegetables (botanically a fruit), with its bright red colour, juicy flesh, and balanced sweet-acidic flavour forming the foundation of cuisines across India, Europe, and the Americas. Available in a wide range of varieties from small cherry tomatoes to large beefsteaks.
Health Benefits
Nutrition: Calories: 18 kcal | Lycopene: high | Vitamin C: good | Carbs: 3.9g (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: The base of most Indian curries, gravies, and sauces. Used in salads, chutneys, soups, pasta sauces, and rasam. Roasted, grilled, or stuffed as a side dish.
The tomato is one of the world’s most consumed and beloved vegetables (botanically a fruit), with its bright red colour, juicy flesh, and balanced sweet-acidic flavour forming the foundation of cuisines across India, Europe, and the Americas. Available in a wide range of varieties from small cherry tomatoes to large beefsteaks.
