Food, Pickle has a special place in Indian food. Whether it is dal-rice, bread-vegetable or paratha, a pinch of pickle doubles the taste. Many traditional pickles like mango, lemon, chilli and garlic are made in India, but if you want to try something new and quickly, then tomato sour-sweet pickle is a great way. This pickle is spicy, sour and sweet in taste, which people of all ages like.
The special thing of tomato pickle is that it becomes early and it can be eaten immediately. You can eat it with fun with roti, paratha or rice. Let’s know its easy and delicious recipe.
Material for tomato sour-sweet pickle:
Material
Ripe red tomatoes- 500 grams (about 5-6 tomatoes)
Mustard oil- 4 tablespoons
Rye (crushed) -1 tsp
Fennel (hut)- 1 tsp
Methi Dana (Cut)- ½ tsp
Asafoetida- a pinch
Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
Red chili powder-1 tsp (as per taste)
salt to taste
Jaggery- 3-4 tablespoons (as per taste)
Vinegar
Method of preparation:
1. Cut tomatoes:
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut it into small pieces. If you want, you can remove seeds, but not necessary.
2. Apply spices:
Heat mustard oil in a pan. When the smoke starts coming out of the oil, then slow down the gas and add asafetida, mustard, fennel and fenugreek seeds to it. Fry for a few seconds until the fragrance starts coming.
3. Add tomatoes:
Now add chopped tomatoes and cook on medium flame by mixing a little salt. Tomatoes will slowly start melting and their juice will start leaving.
4. Add spices and jaggery:
Now add turmeric, red chili powder and mix well. When tomatoes start becoming thick paste, add jaggery to it and let it cook on low flame.
5. Let cook:
When the jaggery melts completely in tomatoes and the mixture becomes slightly thick, then turn off the gas. If you want to store the pickle for a long time, add vinegar and mix well.
6. How to store:
Allow the pickle to cool down completely. Then fill it in a clean dry bottle or jar of glass. This pickle remains fresh in the fridge for 10-15 days.
conclusion:
The sour-sweet pickle of tomatoes is a quick, a delicious and spicy option that will enhance the taste of your food. You can eat it with daily food and can also serve on special occasions. This pickle made from easy materials present in the house is not only delicious, but also healthy because it is neither preservative nor any adulteration, definitely try it once. If you make tomato pickle in this way, then everyone will want to know the recipe for making it, because after eating it everyone would like to make it again and again, and will become a star in front of you all. So try it once and try it.
