Tomato Recipes

Caldo de res: a comforting Mexican beef and vegetable soup of shank, corn, potato and chayote in a tomato-lifted broth, served with rice and lime. An authentic halal recipe.

Ayam rica-rica: a fiery Manadonese chicken braised in a pounded chili, tomato, shallot and lemongrass paste, finished with lime and basil. An authentic halal recipe.

Sarma: sour-cabbage leaves rolled around a spiced rice and beef filling, slow-braised in a paprika-tomato sauce. An authentic halal Balkan winter recipe, step by step.

Iraqi dolma: mixed vegetables and vine leaves stuffed with spiced rice and meat, simmered in a tangy tomato-tamarind sauce and inverted onto a platter. An authentic halal recipe.

Kharcho: a hearty Georgian beef soup thickened with ground walnuts and tomato, soured with sour plum and rice, richly spiced. An authentic halal recipe, step by step.

Kotopoulo kokkinisto: Greek chicken braised in a cinnamon-scented tomato sauce until tender, served over pasta or with potatoes. An authentic halal recipe, step by step.

Baingan bharta: fire-roasted eggplant mashed into a spiced onion, tomato and pea masala, smoky and comforting, served with roti. An authentic Indian vegan recipe.

Rajma: North Indian red kidney beans simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with ginger and garlic, served over rice. An authentic vegan recipe, step by step.

Cataplana: an Algarve seafood stew of clams, fish and shrimp steamed with onion, sweet pepper and tomato, served with bread. An authentic halal recipe, step by step.

Guiso de lentejas: a thick Argentine lentil stew with potato, sweet potato and a tomato-paprika sofrito, hearty winter comfort. An authentic halal recipe, step by step.