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Tomato Puree

Tomato Puree is a handy ingredient made by grinding boiled tomato to a puree. Tomato Puree is used for making gravy, soups & starters and keeps good for nearly 2 weeks. Tomato Puree Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings1 cup
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sized tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • water as needed

Instructions

  • Rinse tomatoes well wipe off with a cloth and make it ready.
  • Then mark a plus at the bottom of each tomato(this is to ensure even cooking).
  • Add 3 cups water. Boil water and add salt.
  • Now slowly add the tomatoes.
  • Cook in medium flame for 3-5 mins or until the skin starts to split and peel off.
  • Switch off.
  • Remove from flame and set aside for 10 mins.
  • Drain the tomatoes.
  • Drain water completely. Cool down completely.
  • Then peel of the skin.
  • Repeat to finish.
  • Slice off the eye of the tomato. Repeat to finish.
  • Chop it roughly.
  • Repeat to finish.
  • Transfer to a mixer.
  • Blend it until smooth.
  • Transfer to a strainer.
  • Strain and extract puree completely.
  • Tomato puree is ready.
  • Use it fresh as needed or freeze the puree. I poured in my silicone mould.
  • Cover with foil. Freeze it overnight.
  • Next day remove the mould from freezer.
  • Gently press to remove the pieces.
  • Transfer to a container. Freeze it.Thaw and use it when required.

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Notes

  • You can store (refrigerate) this for up to 2 weeks. Use clean spoon every time.
  • The other way is to pour the puree in ice cube trays and freeze it.
  • Removing seeds is purely optional, I usually discard them.
  • Boil the puree to a thick consistency to increase the shelf life. Heating to a boil before storage and using clean storage containers helps to increase shelf life.
  • You can either use country or hybrid tomatoes, any variety as per your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Puree
Amount Per Serving (30 g)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 643mg28%
Potassium 590mg17%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2071IU41%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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