My traditional family cooking uses very little tomato on a daily basis. We rely on yoghurt, amchur, tamarind if at all and raw mangoes in season. Not missing tomatoes at all.
What would you have to say about the pre-packaged tomato purée on the market? Is it somewhat comparable in terms of flavour and nutrients until we have easy access to fresh tomato?
Tomato purees do provide an easy and economical alternative to fresh tomatoes in situations such as the current one. However, I would urge you to go for the alternatives suggested in my article. These will provide diversity in terms of nutrients as well as flavours.
My traditional family cooking uses very little tomato on a daily basis. We rely on yoghurt, amchur, tamarind if at all and raw mangoes in season. Not missing tomatoes at all.
Yes Veena, traditional dishes from Uttar Pradesh does not rely on tomatoes. Glad you are using all the wonderful alternatives!
What would you have to say about the pre-packaged tomato purée on the market? Is it somewhat comparable in terms of flavour and nutrients until we have easy access to fresh tomato?
Tomato purees do provide an easy and economical alternative to fresh tomatoes in situations such as the current one. However, I would urge you to go for the alternatives suggested in my article. These will provide diversity in terms of nutrients as well as flavours.