HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE
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Tomato Whisperer Approved Tricks Inside!
Use ripe, red tomatoes for the best color and flavor. Slightly crushing fennel releases aroma faster. Add chili flakes gradually based on spice preference. You can freeze extra sauce in small portions for future use. If you want a smooth texture, blend the final sauce. For extra depth, sauté the tomato puree a few minutes longer. Don’t skip capsicum—it adds body and a mild crunch!
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Step-by-Step Recipe : From Tomato to Hero - The Sauce Saga
INGREDIENTS
Water – ½ liter
• Ripe tomatoes – 4 (slit on the top in 4 places)
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Garlic (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp
• Onion (finely chopped) – 1 small
• Green capsicum (finely chopped) – 2 tbsp
• Saunf (fennel) powder – ½ tbsp (lightly crushed)
• Red chili flakes – 2 tbsp
• Oregano – ½ tsp
• Dry parsley – ½ tsp
• Peri peri powder – ½ tsp
• Sugar – ½ tsp
• Salt – as needed
PREPARATION STEPS
1. Blanch the Tomatoes:
Boil ½ liter of water. Slit the tomatoes lightly on top (4 slits per tomato). Add them to the boiling water and boil for 1–2 minutes. Remove and immediately dip into cold water. Peel off the skin and puree them. Set aside.
2. Sauté the Base:
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
Add 1 small finely chopped onion and fry until translucent.
Add 2 tbsp finely chopped green capsicum and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add Spices:
Sprinkle ½ tbsp crushed saunf powder, 1 tbsp red chili flakes, and ½ tsp oregano. Mix well.
4. Add Tomato Puree:
Pour in the prepared tomato puree and cook until water evaporates and oil begins to separate.
5. Final Touch:
Add ½ tsp dry parsley, ½ tsp peri peri powder, ½ tsp sugar, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook until thick and saucy.
6. Ready to Use:
Your delicious homemade pizza sauce is ready! Use it for pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.