✅NONG Safe
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
VegetableSolanum lycopersicum — a fruit/vegetable from the nightshade family. Tomato is NONG safe and widely used as a base in NONG cooking.
About Tomato
Tomato is a versatile fruit used as a vegetable in Indian cooking. It belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is completely NONG safe. Tomatoes provide the acidity, body, and color that onions normally contribute to gravies.
🍳 Cooking Tips
Tomato is NONG safe and a key gravy base in NONG cooking. Use pureed tomatoes to replace the body that onions provide. Roasting tomatoes before blending intensifies flavor. Note: some Navratri fasts exclude tomatoes.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is tomato NONG safe?▼
Yes. Tomato is a nightshade fruit/vegetable with no relation to alliums. It is NONG safe.
Can tomato replace onion in curries?▼
Partially. Tomato provides acidity and body similar to onion. For best results, combine pureed tomato with cashew paste and hing to replace onion-garlic gravy base.
Are tomatoes allowed during Navratri?▼
This varies by tradition. Some Navratri fasts exclude tomatoes as a nightshade. Check your specific community's guidelines.