Tomatoes Desi

Description

Desi Tomatoes are particularly full of juice and have considerably more flavour. This makes them perfect choice for any of Indian curry preparations and you would require less amount compared to hybrid ones.

1. Tomatoes contain all four major carotenoids: alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. These carotenoids may have individual benefits, but also have synergy as a group (that is, they interact to provide health benefits).
2. In particular, tomatoes contain awesome amounts of lycopene,thought to have the highest antioxidant activity of all the carotenoids.

Tomato peels contain a high concentration of the carotenoids found in tomatoes. Being Organic, its safe to use our Tomatoes with its peel.

Recipe:

Slice tomatoes into two halves and stuff with garlic pieces, add salt and pepper according to taste. Put them upside down on hot pan with slight oil on low flame. Cover with a lid for few minutes and let it release antioxidant Lycopene. According to the American Cancer Society, some studies have shown that people who have diets rich in tomatoes may have a lower risk of certain types of cancer, especially cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach.  And of course for a tasty side dish..