HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE/ TOMATO KETCHUP

Homemade Tomato sauce

Ingredients:

* 1/2 kg full ripe Tomatoes
*  2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
*  2 tblsp sugar
*  2 tsp vinegar / lemon juice.
*  Salt to taste

METHOD

*  Firstly, clean the tomatoes.

*  Take 2 cups of water add the tomatoes,put it on the stove and  boil for 3 to 4 minutes.

*  Cool down the tomatoes completely, & transfer to the blender or mixie.

*  Puree the tomatoes without any water and keep it aside.

*  Extract the tomato puree by using a strainer. It's separating seeds and skin of tomatoes.

*  Then put the puree on the stove,boil the mixture well.

*  Further continue to boil atleast 10 minutes.

*  Add chilli powder, salt, sugar.

*  Keep stirring till the tomato puree thickens.

*  Finally mix well and add vinegar or lemon juice,as they act as preservative.

*  Cooled it completely,That's it.Transfer the tomato sauce or tomato  ketchup in the air tight container.

* Store it in fridge for months.

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MANGO FRUIT JELLY

Mango Fruit Jelly | Mango Fruit Leather Recipe | Aam Papad Recipe

In this season I decided to keep it simple and make mango fruit leather or Aam papad. Traditionally it is made during the mango season in peak summer months when the sun is literally at his scorching best let us make some delicious Mango Fruit jelly to savour the flavour of summer...!!!

Mango Jelly

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PEANUT CHUTNEY RECIPE | GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY RECIPE

Groundnut Chutney or Peanut Chutney Recipe

 This protein rich peanut chutney is made regularly at home for breakfast like Ragi roti, Chapati, Wheat dosa, Wheat Parota, Ragi dosa. This is made without coconut and is thick, creamy and tastes delicious. There are so many ways for peanut chutney, I am sharing the one which i love most.

Peanuts are rich in energy (567 calories per 100 g) and contain health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

                                                                                                        Peanut chutney with ragi roti

Groundnut Chutney or Peanut Chutney Recipe

Ingredients for peanut chutney:

• 100 grams roasted peanuts / groundnuts
• 100 grams big / small onions
• 3 - 4 green chillies
• Salt as needed
• 1/4/cup of water.

Instructions

1.  Add groundnut to a blender and grind it coarsely powder.
2. Then add peeled big / small onions, green chillies, salt, and water and grind it to a smooth paste.
3.  If you want spicy chutney add more green chilies to your taste while grinding the chutney. Now Traditional style Ground nut chutney is READY to serve with Rotis..

Notes:

• It's highlight is raw Onions & green chillies.
• You can make the peanut chutney thick or medium consistency.
• Quickest chutney one can make in just few minutes.
• Serve peanut chutney with chapati, wheat dosa, wheat parotta,  Ragi dosa & Ragi roti.
• This chutney is the best combination of all types of Rotis.

Peanut chutney

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT CHUTNEY OR GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTO

1. In a blender, add groundnuts I had brought roasted groundnuts otherwise you can buy and dry roast at home (until it turns golden).
   
2. Grind it coarsely.
   
3.  Then add onion, green chilli, salt and water and grind it to a smooth paste.
   
4. Now, our Peanut chutney is Ready to serve it goes well with Ragi Roti.

Enjoy!!!

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