Rukmini Iyer recipes
British tomatoes are packed with vitamins and bursting with flavour – and some of these elements can be enhanced when they are cooked. Cooking tomatoes boosts lycopene levels, a powerful antioxidant linked to lower risks of certain cancers and improved heart health.
So, what better way to make the most of British tomatoes than with a little help from bestselling author and food writer Rukmini Iyer?
Our favourite Rukmini Iyer recipes using British tomatoes
Rukmini’s recipes are all about maximum flavour with minimal effort – and British tomatoes are the perfect match. Check out our favourite Rukmini recipes below.
All-in-one roasted tomato orzo with black pepper & bay from the Green Roasting Tin recipe by Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini says:
“This simple dish allows the concentrated flavour of the roasted tomatoes to really infuse into the pasta, packing an intense flavour hit. An elegant, risotto-like dinner – easily one of my most popular recipes.”
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Vietnamese griddled tofu with tomatoes and spring onions from the Green Barbecue recipe by Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini says:
“This is one dish that I didn’t manage to try while in Vietnam, but ate instead at a very good Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago. It’s a simple yet very moreish dish, packed with intense flavour from the tomatoes. In this version, I barbecue the tofu for extra flavour and texture. I’d serve this with plain rice.”
Prep 10 min
Cook 50 min
All-in-one aubergine, tomato and nigella seed curry from India Express recipe by Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini says:
“This is my version of a spectacular Madhur Jaffrey dish that my mother makes. The original calls for the aubergines to be deep-fried before making the spiced tomato sauce – my mother has long since roasted off the aubergine pieces in the oven, but in this version I go one step further, cooking down cherry tomatoes under the aubergine.”
Prep 10 min
Cook 45 min
Chilli, coconut and lime salmon with roasted cherry tomatoes from India Express recipe by Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini says:
“Once you’ve tried this South Indian seasoning – blitzed coconut, chilli, mint, garlic and lime – you’ll be putting it on absolutely everything: white fish, chicken, paneer, roasted veg… Here it seasons a salmon and cherry tomato traybake, forming a crust for the salmon and a wonderful flavouring for the roasted tomatoes and onions. A nice quick one-dish dinner.”
Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Escalivada by recipe Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini says:
“This dish is like sitting in an outdoor café in Spain, glass of cava in hand. The quantities given are to serve 2 generously, as that’s what’ll fit comfortably into a standard roasting tin, but you can easily double this up as part of a veggie feast, and even bring the vegetables to the table whole before ‘carving’ and dressing them.”
Prep 10 min
Cook 1 hr
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