Kokum To Yoghurt: 5 Tomato Substitutes While Cooking

By Devi Poojari

Whether you don’t enjoy eating tomatoes or have run out of tomatoes to cook a meal, replace the addition of fresh tomatoes with these substitutes.

LEMON JUICE

Want to thicken your gravies and still maintain a tangy flavour? Add some whisked yoghurt instead.

KOKUM

This popular souring agent used in coastal dishes is in fact a perfect substitute for the sour-slightly sweet tomatoes in dals, curries and sabzis.

YOGHURT

Want to thicken your gravies and still maintain a tangy flavour? Add some whisked yoghurt instead.

TAMARIND PULP

With its sharp sourness, tamarind paste brings a similar tangy flavour to food like tomatoes.

AMLA

A healthy alternative to tomatoes, amla works well where there is a need for fresh tomato puree, with added nutritional value.