Tomato Ketchup
Tomato Ketchup (Tomato Sauce)
INGREDIENTS
- Ripe tomato പഴുത്ത തക്കാളി – 1 kg
- Sugar പഞ്ചസാര – 5 Table spoons
- Cardamom ഏലക്കാ – 6 Nos
- Clove ഗ്രാമ്പു – 8 Nos
- Cinnamon കറുവാപ്പട്ട – 2 Inch piece
- Chilli powder മുളകുപൊടി – 1 Tea spoon
- Ginger ഇഞ്ചി – 1½ Inch piece
- Garlic വെളുത്തുള്ളി – 6 Cloves
- Vinegar വിനാഗിരി – 2 Table spoons
- Salt ഉപ്പ് – 2 Tea spoons
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chop tomatoes, ginger and garlic into small pieces.
- Saute the chopped ingredients in a non-stick pan along with chilli powder, cardamom, clove and cinnamon. Cover the pan and cook for about 25 minutes in medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mash it well. Now, pour the mixture through a strainer and filter it by pressing with the back of a ladle or a spatula.
- Transfer the strained tomato sauce to the non-stick pan and add sugar, salt and vinegar. Cook it for another 20-25 minutes in medium heat by stirring continuously until it becomes sufficiently thick.
- Store the tomato ketchup in an air tight and dry container. Use only glass or plastic jars. Keep it refrigerated to last up to 3 to 4 weeks.
NOTES
2) Do you want to preserve this tomato ketchup for a longer time? Just add half a teaspoon of sodium benzoate dissolved in a quarter cup of boiling water. Add this mixture to the ketchup (step 4). However, this is not recommended because it is not a healthy choice to add preservatives in tomato sauce.
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Author: Shaan Geo
According to me cooking is an equal-opportunity talent and I find that anybody can cook. It is not limited by the age, profession, caste, colour or creed of a person. What is needed is the love for cooking. For me the passion for cooking does not stop in the kitchen, when I travel, I continue to be inspired by eating in some of the best restaurants around the world.
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8 comments on “Tomato Ketchup”
Thank you Sooraj for the suggestions and wishes. Development of Android and iOS App in progress. Malayalam version of this website is already launched ( http://www.pachakamonline.com ) Other languages are in consideration, but “time”, thats the problem 🙂
Rrealy supper, if you can possible to Malayalam write, we are happy then, any way thx alot for your recipe.
Ibru, Thank you very much for the feedback. For Malayalam please check out http://www.pachakamonline.com
Dear Shaan chettan you cooking recipe is awesome. I also have a passion for cooking. Now I am trying to make home made chocolate can you send me the recipe please.
Chandrika, Thanks a lot for your words of encouragement, appreciate it very much. I am sorry, I don’t have the recipe of chocolate. But will try to include it soon.
Excellent recipe. This has become my regular ketchup recipe. Tastes just like Maggi hot n sweet, yummm!
Tejaswi, Glad to know that you prepare it regularly. Thanks a lot for the feedback.
Hey Shaan, I liked your website. Its a great idea! But I should tell you that you should consider including explanations in more Indian languages. Why don’t you go for building an android app? Wishes! Sooraj