Tomato Pickle

Description

Tomato pickle is prepared by slow-cooking ripe tomatoes with spices, jaggery and cold-pressed oil. This process concentrates flavour and produces a tangy-sweet profile that complements rice and dosa. Oil binds spices and improves texture while acting as a preservative layer. Fenugreek and mustard seeds are commonly used to add bitterness and aroma to balance flavour. Families enjoy its bright colour and balanced heat as a daily accompaniment. Store airtight and use hygienic spoons to avoid contamination. Matured jars develop deeper flavour and improved shelf stability.