Tomato-based Curry

Tomato-based curry is a vibrant, savory dish where ripe tomatoes form the rich, tangy sauce base, often simmered with onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. It's a staple across many cuisines, particularly in Indian, South Asian, and Caribbean cooking, where it can be made with vegetables, lentils, or various proteins.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically moderate in carbohydrates from the tomatoes and any added legumes or potatoes, with a good amount of dietary fiber. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C, lycopene (an antioxidant from cooked tomatoes), and various minerals from the spices, with a rough calorie range of 250-400 per serving depending on ingredients and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	1800 IU
Vitamin C	25 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	110 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	140 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the tomato-based curry is a fascinating example of culinary adaptation, as tomatoes were introduced to Asia from the Americas in the 16th century and were quickly embraced to create entirely new, beloved flavor profiles. Nutritionally, cooking tomatoes in a curry with spices like turmeric can enhance the bioavailability of beneficial compounds like lycopene.