Some recipes include sun dried tomatoes as a flavor component, while the success of other recipes relies upon the textural characteristics of sun dried tomatoes as well. When selecting a sun dried tomatoes substitute, it’s important to consider the two main functions of this product in a recipe. Choosing a Substitute for Sun Dried Tomatoes Sun dried tomatoes are also a tasty way to get some nutrition in! Among other health benefits, sun dried tomatoes pack a wallop of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and important antioxidants such as lycopene. Both options deliver plenty of strong tomato flavor, but as you might think, oil packed sun dried tomatoes also incorporate some fatty richness into whatever they are mixed into. Olive oil packed sun dried tomatoes are ready to use as is, while dry packed tomatoes benefit from being briefly hydrated in warm water before use. Oil packed sun dried tomatoes differ a bit, as after the drying process is complete, they are packed and sealed into jars along with olive oil and sometimes other herbs and flavorings. Dry packed sun dried tomatoes are simply dry tomatoes and you’ll often find these in the dried fruit aisle at the grocery store or in the bulk food bins. Sun dried tomatoes come in two main variations: dry packed and oil packed. Sun dried tomatoes taste just like tomatoes with an amazingly concentrated flavor-thanks to the removal of nearly all water during the drying process-and a satisfying chewy texture, somewhat like that of other dehydrated fruits such as dried apricots or raisins. Read on as we walk through all of the best substitutes for sun dried tomatoes! What Are Sun Dried Tomatoes?
Take a deep breath though, because thankfully there are some great options out there with which to replace sun dried tomatoes in a recipe. The problem is though, that when a recipe calls for sun dried tomatoes, it really relies on them! They are such a unique tomato preparation, their flavor is not easily replicated if you are to suddenly find yourself without enough to fulfill the requirements of a recipe. Their flavor is intense and you’d have to be a true enthusiast to use them often enough that you always have a jar or two on hand. They work out much cheaper, are healthier and also making the perfect no tomato, tomato puree recipe makes for a very exciting day in the kitchen.Depending on your level of fandom, sun dried tomatoes may be one item in your kitchen that doesn’t exactly get a lot of everyday use. You can always use a pack of store bought processed tomato paste or puree, but we think these natural substitutes are a better idea. Yogurt works especially well in recipes like biryanis, or thick curries and masalas that require tomatoes. Just make sure you whisk the yogurt really well and add it towards the end of the cooking process to reduce chances of it splitting. It provides body to the curry and the right kind of tartness – so you won’t be missing tomatoes too much. Yogurt also comes in handy when preparing Indian style curries which have a tomato base. You can also buy a batch of fresh tamarind and dissolve a lemon sized ball in warm water and use the extract to give your recipes a delicious tomato-y taste with actually using them. Just add a hint of it to tamarind pulp or paste to recipes like dals, curries or stir fries instead of tomatoes. Tamarind is one of the ingredients which come closest to replicating the fresh sweet-tanginess of tomatoes. Keep tasting and adjusting the ratios depending upon what your recipe demands.īesides adding body, tomatoes lend a delicious tartness to a variety of recipes, especially in Indian cuisine. If you need to adjust the consistency of the puree bring it to a boil and let it reduce till it is perfect for your recipe. A hint of tomato ketchup can also give it that bright red colour, but will make it sweeter than regular fresh tomato puree. To deepen the hue (and nutrition) of your pseudo tomato puree add a roasted/raw red bell pepper, a piece of boiled beetroot, boiled carrots or all three to it. Add in a dash of vinegar to replicate the tartness of tomatoes. Just blend the pumpkins maybe roast them before that for some more depth of flavor and a deeper colour. At literally half the price and their slightly sweet taste and creamy texture, pumpkins make the best low cost substitute for tomatoes, especially in the puree form. Tomatoes are an indispensible ingredient in many of our recipes and are used generously, but with the prices of tomatoes in India reaching a staggering Rs 100/ kg and expected to remain so at least till mid-august, we could do with some substitutes for this favourite.Īfter years of snubbing kaddu at the dining table, the current prices of tomatoes are going to make you love them.
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