Delpazir Tomato Paste

Delpazir Tomato Paste is a thick, rich tomato paste from Delpazir, the food brand of Iran's Kadbanoo company, which also makes sauces, pickles and canned foods. It is packed in easy-to-store tins in two sizes, so you can pick the right amount for your kitchen.

Use the 400 g tin for smaller households and quick weeknight cooking, and the 800 g tin for big pots of salan, haleem, nihari or biryani masala. A spoonful fried in oil until it darkens gives karahi and qorma their glossy red colour, and it is equally good in pasta sauce, baked beans, shakshuka-style eggs and tomato soup.

Why you'll love it

• Rich, full tomato flavour and deep colour
• Choose a 400 g or 800 g tin
• From a well-established Iranian food maker
• Great for curries, stews, soups and sauces

Storage & use

• Store tins in a cool, dry place
• Once opened, move to a clean jar, refrigerate and use within 2 weeks