Homemade Tomato Ketchup

Making tomato ketchup is quite simple.Homemade ketchup is thick and tangy,much more better than store bought one.
I tried this tomato ketchup last summer when I had lot of home grown tomatoes.But couldn't get a chance to take the pictures.
Finally I made it with 1/2 kg of tomatoes for the sauces and preserves theme in Blogging Marathon edition 74.Off to the recipe.....................

                                                                                       

                               
                               Homemade Tomato Ketchup

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   Basic Information

   Recipe Source ~ here

   Preparation time ~ 5 minutes
   Cooking time ~ 30 minutes

   Makes ~ around 150 ml

  Ingredients

  

Ingredient	Quantity
Ripe tomatoes	1/2 kg(roughly chopped)
Water	1/2 cup
Granulated sugar or brown sugar	5 tbs
White Vinegar	1/ cup
Red chilli powder/milagai podi	1/2 tsp
Salt	1/2 tsp

   

   Method 

• Take the roughly chopped tomatoes in a pressure cooker.To this add the 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles.After the pressure subsides,blend it with a hand blender to a fine puree.

• Pass  through the puree in a strainer to remove the seeds and the skin.Now in a pan take the puree,sugar,salt,red chilly powder and vinegar.

• Keep the pan on a stove top and mix it well.Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.In between stir it frequently to prevent burning.Once the mixture becomes thick put off the flame.To check,the ketchup is done,take few drops in a plate and tilt it.If its not runny then the ketchup is ready.

• After cooling store it in a glass jar and refrigerate.

• Transfer the sauce to the glass bottle or container after cool down completely.
• The amount of red chilli can be increased for a spicy version.
• The amount of sugar can also be increased if you want a sweeter ketchup.
• It stays good in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.

Enjoy...........................

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