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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Tangy Tomato Sauce – Quick Fix Sauce

Here’s how to make simple tomato ketchup with basic ingredients in your kitchen and sweetened naturally. Learn to cook it the right way to activate lycopene, a potent antioxidant, that can benefit your health and immunity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 62.3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red paprika or chili flakes, as per availability
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 kg pureed red tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp beetroot puree
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Combine the oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and garlic in a saucepan.
  2. Sauté over medium-high heat until everything is fragrant. Ensure you do not brown the garlic.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and beetroot puree, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Remove from heat and taste. Adjust salt as required. Add lemon juice.
  5. Mix and let it cool
Variations:
  1. Add herbs as per availability in your kitchen.
  2. Add 4 tsp jaggery for the sweetness required.
  3. Use this sauce to jazz up your pasta, pizzas, and vegetable gravies preparations. Add A2 cream for a rich flavor and consistency.
  4. Store the sauce in a glass jar in the refrigerator and use it as per requirement.
  5. Shelf life: 6 to 7 days. Use dry wooden or glass spoons only.

Notes

  • Lycopene-rich tomatoes have cancer-fighting properties, help maintain eye and heart health, keep the bones strong, boost immunity, and are also good for your brain.
  • Apart from being an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, these are also rich in potassium, a key nutrient for the smooth functioning of your heart, muscle contractions, and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Power tip
  • If you are allergic to tomatoes, avoid them. You can alternate it with roasted bell pepper/beets for delicious flavors and rich natural color.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same.