Tomato Pickle
Transform your meals with this mouthwatering homemade Tomato Pickle—a tangy and spicy condiment that bursts with authentic Indian flavors. Made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic curry leaves, and a blend of bold spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek, and red chili powder, this easy recipe showcases rich sesame oil and the subtle sweetness of jaggery for a perfectly balanced taste. Enhanced with tamarind pulp for a zesty kick, this pickle is slow-cooked to perfection and preserves beautifully, making it a favorite side to elevate your rice, parathas, or sandwiches. Ready in under an hour, this versatile and long-lasting pickle is a must-try for anyone seeking unique, homemade condiments. Keywords: homemade tomato pickle recipe, spicy Indian pickle, tangy tomato condiment, sesame oil pickle, tamarind tomato recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ripe tomatoes
- 100 ml sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon asafoetida
- 2 tablespoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1.5 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon jaggery (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
- 10 units curry leaves
Instructions
Wash and chop the tomatoes into small pieces. Set aside.
Heat a pan on medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add the fenugreek seeds and fry until they turn golden brown.
Add the asafoetida and curry leaves. Stir well.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until they become soft and pulpy, about 20 minutes.
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Continue to cook the mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates, about 15 minutes.
Add tamarind pulp and jaggery (if using). Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust salt and spice levels according to preference.
Allow the pickle to cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized glass jar.
Store in a cool, dry place. The pickle will keep for up to 3 months if properly sealed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 35 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
