Craving ketchup that tastes just like real tomatoes — not just sugar and vinegar? This easy homemade ketchup recipe gives you a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy — without any preservatives or artificial ingredients. Made from scratch, it’s healthier and tastier than store-bought!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 kg ripe red tomatoes
- 100g sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 garlic clove (optional)
- 1 small piece of ginger (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make It:
Step 1: Prep & Boil
- Wash tomatoes and chop them roughly.
- Add them to a large pot with cloves, cinnamon, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook until tomatoes soften and release water (10–15 mins).
Step 2: Blend & Strain
- Let it cool slightly, then blend into a smooth puree.
- Strain using a fine sieve to remove seeds and skin.
Step 3: Simmer & Flavor
- Pour strained tomato pulp back into the pan.
- Add sugar, salt, chili powder, and vinegar.
- Simmer on low heat until it thickens to ketchup consistency (20–30 mins).
Step 4: Cool & Store
- Cool completely before bottling.
- Store in a sterilized glass jar in the fridge. Stays fresh for 3–4 weeks.
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Use Roma or desi tomatoes for richer flavor.
- Add beetroot juice for a deeper red color (optional).
- Sterilize your jars by boiling them for 5–10 minutes before use.
🍽️ Use It With:
- Fries 🍟
- Sandwiches 🥪
- Nuggets 🍗
- Homemade Burgers 🍔
🌿 100% Natural. 100% Delicious.
Say goodbye to chemical-laden sauces. Once you try this, there’s no going back!
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