Tomato prices soar: Discover 10 clever kitchen alternatives

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published June 18, 2024 Published June 18, 2024

Their sweet, smoky essence is perfect for emulating tomatoes in sauces, soups, and stews, adding depth and sweetness.

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Packed with intense tomato flavour, they’re excellent in pastas, salads, and as a vibrant topping for pizzas and sandwiches.

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Its tangy and sweet profile substitutes tomatoes’ acidity perfectly in curries, stews, and sauces for a flavourful twist.

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The combination of cooked beetroot and vinegar offers a sweet yet tangy taste, suitable for enriching soups and stews.

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Blended cooked carrots with lemon juice provide a sweet and tangy alternative, ideal for thickening soups and sauces.

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Mango powder brings a tangy sweetness to dishes, serving as an excellent tomato substitute in curries and stews for a fruity note.

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Its subtle sweetness can seamlessly replace tomatoes in soups and sauces, adding a smooth texture and mild flavour.

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This paste delivers a sweet and vibrant taste that can substitute tomatoes in many culinary creations.

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With its distinctive flavour, guava paste is well-suited for tropical-inspired recipes and tangy sauces.

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Its tangy taste is ideal for creating zesty dressings and marinades, adding a burst of flavour without tomatoes.

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Their sweet, smoky essence is perfect for emulating tomatoes in sauces, soups, and stews, adding depth and sweetness.

Roasted Red Peppers

Roasted Red Peppers

Packed with intense tomato flavour, they’re excellent in pastas, salads, and as a vibrant topping for pizzas and sandwiches.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Its tangy and sweet profile substitutes tomatoes’ acidity perfectly in curries, stews, and sauces for a flavourful twist.

Tamarind Paste

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The combination of cooked beetroot and vinegar offers a sweet yet tangy taste, suitable for enriching soups and stews.

Beetroot with Vinegar

Beetroot with Vinegar

Blended cooked carrots with lemon juice provide a sweet and tangy alternative, ideal for thickening soups and sauces.

Carrot and Lemon Juice

Carrot and Lemon Juice

Mango powder brings a tangy sweetness to dishes, serving as an excellent tomato substitute in curries and stews for a fruity note.

Mango Powder

Mango Powder

Its subtle sweetness can seamlessly replace tomatoes in soups and sauces, adding a smooth texture and mild flavour.

Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Puree

This paste delivers a sweet and vibrant taste that can substitute tomatoes in many culinary creations.

Red Bell Pepper Paste

Red Bell Pepper Paste

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Guava Paste

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