Tomatoes have many healthy properties but are also avoidable by certain people. Any food ingredient naturally has benefits for some and can create problems for others depending on how it is used. An Ayurvedic expert can help to diagnose your constitution to guide your nutrition plan. However, the extraordinary achievement of Ayurveda-based cooking is that all recipes have been planned in a way that enhances the health properties of the ingredients and reduces their harmful tendencies, creating balanced and healthy food that can be eaten by all. The correct use of cooking techniques and spices not only offers good health but also great taste. Those who have tried a well made tomato saar will be inclined to agree!
Preparation time: approx. 40 min
Serves approx. 3-4 people / 1 litre
INGREDIENTS
Tomatoes – 600gm
Hot Water – 200ml
Bay leaves (Tejpatta) – 2pcs
Black pepper, whole (Miri) – 2pcs
Cloves, whole (Lavang) – 2pcs
Cinamon, whole (Dalchini) – 1pc
Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 20gm
Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 2gm
Asafoetida (Hing) – 1.5gm
Red chillies, whole (red Mirchi) – 2pcs
Salt – 8gm
Sugar – 8gm
Coconut, freshly grated (or ready Coconut milk) – 300gms
Fresh Coriander/Cilantro leaves (to garnish) – 7gm
PREPARATION
Put the tomatoes in 200 ml of water in a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add the whole spices like pepper, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves and let it all boil for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
Remove the whole spices, then puree the tomatoes and press the puree through a sieve to remove tomato seeds and skin.
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