How long does Tomato Pickle take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tomato Pickle serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tomato Pickle vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Tomato Pickle spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tomato Pickle?

500 grams Tomato, 50 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Garlic, 50 grams Red Chilli Powder, 7 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1½ tsp Fenugreek Seed powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Pickle?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tomato Pickle?

About 143 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tomato Pickle

Name: Tomato Pickle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 grams Tomato; 50 grams Tamarind; 7 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida; ¼ cup Garlic, Finely Chopped; 50 grams Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Salt; 1½ tsp Fenugreek Seed powder

50 min
medium
Serves 10

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Tomato Urugai, Tomato Tamarind Pickle, Tomato Achaar · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Dairy-free

Tomato pickle, or tomato urugai: tomato and tamarind paste simmered in gingelly oil with garlic and fenugreek. Medium-spicy, makes 10, 50 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

11 items

10 people

Tomato500 grams
Tamarind50 grams
Gingelly Oil7 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Garlic, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Red Chilli Powder50 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Water¼ cup
Salt2 tbsp
Fenugreek Seed powder1½ tsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	143kcal	1430kcal
Protein	1.5g	15g
Carbohydrate	9.2g	92g
Fat	12g	119g
Fibre	2.8g	28g
Sugar	4.6g	46g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

1
In a pan add 2 tbsp oil, finely chopped tomatoes and saute it for 5 minutes. Add tamarind, turmeric powder and salt and cook for a further 5 minutes. Cool the mixture and grind it to a smooth paste.
TomatoTamarind
2
In another pan, add 3 tbsp oil, mustard seeds, asafoetida, chopped garlic, chili powder, and the ground paste, water, and cook for a further 10 minutes adding 4 tbsp of oil. Adjust salt to taste at this point.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsAsafoetidaGarlicRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderWaterSalt
3
Add fenugreek powder and complete the cooking process. Store it in a ceramic or glass bowl and consume it whenever needed.
Fenugreek Seed powder

Before you start

How long does Tomato Pickle take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tomato Pickle serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Pickle vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tomato Pickle spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tomato Pickle?: 500 grams Tomato, 50 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Garlic, 50 grams Red Chilli Powder, 7 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1½ tsp Fenugreek Seed powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Pickle?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tomato Pickle?: About 143 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.