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Tomato Price Hike, Try These 5 Alternatives
Tomato is an important ingredient in day-to-day cooking but due to uncertain weather conditions the prices have soared
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If you are planning to minimize the use of tomatoes in your kitchen, then try these 5 tomato substitutes
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Curd
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Curd works well as a tomato substitute in curry because it gives body to the dish and adds the right amount of tartness
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Pumpkin puree
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Tomatoes can be substituted with pumpkin puree in recipes that require tomato paste or tomato sauce
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Red bell pepper
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Red bell peppers are the best substitute for tomatoes. It can help provide similar colour and texture when cooked
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Tamarind
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Tamarind also resembles the fresh sweet-tangy flavour of tomatoes. You can substitute tamarind pulp or paste for tomatoes in dishes such as dals, curries and stir-fries
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Mango power or Amchur
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Mango powder or Amchur can be a great replacement for tomatoes due to its sour taste. It can be used in both dry and liquid-based recipes
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