Running Out Of Tomatoes? Use These Substitutes Instead

Tomatoes are required in almost all of the recipes, and without them it isn’t the same. However, no longer, we have identified a few other versatile components that may be used to create savoury recipes with a kick of spice and creamy, velvety gravies. Tomatoes can actually be substituted in a variety of ways in daily cooking

| Deepali Verma

Nov 26, 2022

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Curd

When it comes to foods that have a curd base, tomatoes dishes come the closest in terms of their sour flavours. Aside from that, curd is a great gravy thickener and makes the base lusciously rich. 

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Tamarind

Tamarind contains a higher concentration of the sour flavour of tomatoes, which makes them an ideal choice for chutneys and relishes. 

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Amla

The Indian gooseberry, or amla, resembles green tomatoes in appearance as well as flavour. You should try including some to your curries and sabjis tonight; it has a lot of health advantages. 

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Vinegar

Use some vinegar instead of going a grocery store to purchase tomatoes. The sourness you desire from tomatoes will be provided by doing this. In soups and sauces, this works well. 

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Red Bell Pepper

Red bell peppers can be used in place of tomatoes because they have a similar flavour and look. For a wide range of flavours, make a red pepper puree. 

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