🍅 Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe
Love dipping your snacks in rich, tangy tomato sauce? 😋 Instead of buying preservative-filled bottled sauces, try this easy homemade tomato sauce recipe made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and natural spices. This sauce is healthy, delicious, and versatile – perfect for samosas, pakoras, sandwiches, pasta, noodles, or even as a curry base.
🌿 Ingredients Needed (for 1 batch):
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1 kg Ripe Tomatoes – gives natural sweetness & tang
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6–7 Garlic cloves (chopped) – adds rich flavor
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1 medium Onion (finely chopped, optional) – for extra depth
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1 inch Ginger (optional) – balances flavors
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1 Green Chili (optional, mild spice) – optional kick
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½ cup Vinegar – natural preservative & tanginess
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4 tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste) – balances acidity
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2 tsp Salt (or as required) – enhances taste
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1 tsp Red Chili Powder – adds color & mild heat
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Water – as required
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation:
1️⃣ Blanch Tomatoes – Wash, score, and boil tomatoes for 3–4 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel the skin, and chop.
2️⃣ Cook the Base – Heat a pan and add chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, ginger, and green chili. Cook until soft and mushy.
3️⃣ Make the Puree – Let it cool slightly, then grind into a smooth paste. Strain to remove seeds and fibers for a silky consistency.
4️⃣ Season & Simmer – Pour the puree into a heavy-bottomed pan. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, and red chili powder. Simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5️⃣ Cool & Store – Allow to cool fully. Transfer into sterilized glass bottles. Refrigerate – stays fresh for up to 1 month.
✅ Serving Ideas:
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Use as a dip for samosas, pakoras, and fries.
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Spread on sandwiches, burgers, and wraps.
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Toss with pasta, noodles, or pizza base.
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Add as a base for curries and gravies.
