Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3-4 Servings

Preservatives, additives, colours, high sugar and salt content - are surely some convincing reasons to ditch the commercially available dips! And if you try your hands on recipes like this one, you are not really going to miss those unhealthy packaged dips.

In-season ripe tomatoes can be put together along with aromatic spices to prepare this awesome spicy dip. Enjoy with your favourite snacks. Make a conscious, healthy choice today!

Ingredients

• Onion: ⅓ cup (finely chopped)
• Garlic: 1 clove (finely chopped)
• Fresh ginger: 1½ tsp (peeled and finely chopped)
• Cumin: ¾ tsp
• Hot paprika: ½ tsp
• Cinnamon powder: ¼ tsp
• Cloves: 1 pinch (ground)
• Cold pressed oil peanut : 1 tsp
• Tomatoes: 4-5 (coarsely chopped, reserve the juice)
• Jaggery Powder: 2 tsp
   

Method

• Saute onion, garlic, ginger and other spices in 1 tsp of cold pressed oil in a large saucepan, over moderately low heat.
• Stir frequently until onion is softened, about 5 min.
• Add tomatoes with jaggery powder.
• Heat the mixture until the paste thickens, say 30 min
• Cool slightly.
• Blend the cooled mixture in a mixer to a smooth consistency.
• Serve at room temperature or slightly warmer.
   

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  Eating guide

• Food Group: Veggies
• Can be combined with other food groups, except fruits. Good to go with meals. Add liberally to kids meals as an accompaniment to their favourite snacks.
• Can adjust the spiciness as per preference.

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