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How to Make Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tomato Powder

2019-05-28 by Anjana Chaturvedi

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Home made sun-dried tomatoes- A very easy way to make sun-dried tomatoes

Sun-dried Tomatoes- Ready made sun dried tomatoes are easily available but are quite expensive and if you make them at home, they don’t really cost much. You can easily make them when tomatoes are in season and are low priced – so buy tomatoes during season in bulk and easily make an yearly stock.Sun dried tomatoes are used to make pasta, pizza, sandwiches, breads and they can be added to hummus and sauces.

How To Make Sun-dried Tomatoes Easily at Home

There are two methods of making sun dried tomatoes – drying in direct sunlight or dry in a conventional oven at low temperature. Though the results of both methods are good but I prefer to make them traditionally – the sun drying method. Sun dried tomatoes can be kept in zip lock bags and stored in a refrigerator or freezer, or added in a jar with olive oil to preserve the pieces.

How To Make Tomato Powder-

After the tomatoes are dried completely and become crisp then grind them in a mixer jar or coffee grinder to make a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar and best is to store in the refrigerator.

How To use Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tomato Powder

Sun dried tomatoes are used to make pasta, pizza, sandwiches, breads and they can be added to hummus, sauces and gravies. You can use tomato powder in so many ways. use it to make gravies, soups,parathas, chutney ,salad and in so many different ways to substitute fresh tomatoes.

home made sun dried tomatoes

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2.67 from 3 votes

Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tomato Powder

Easily make sun-dried tomatoes at home
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Home made, Sundried
Cuisine: International Cuisine
Keyword: sun dried tomato, sun dried tomato powder
Author: Anjana Chaturvedi

Ingredients

  • 2 kg Tomatoes
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder/ kali mirch
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil

Instructions

  • 1- SUN-DRYING METHOD
  • Wash and wipe tomatoes with a kitchen napkin.
    Cut tomatoes in halves and if they are too big then chop them into quarters.
  • You can scoop out the seeds, but this is optional. I didn’t remove the seeds.
  • Spread tomatoes on a big plate or tray.
  • Arrange them in a single layer and with some distance from each other.
  • Sprinkle a little salt, pepper and dried basil over the tomato pieces.
  • Cover the tomato tray with a fine muslin cloth or a net.
  • Keep the tray in direct sun light .It will take 4-6 days depend upon the weather and size of tomatoes.
  • When they have dried completely, they have a chewy raisin-like texture.
  • Once dried, store them in zip lock bags and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • You can also add in a glass jar and pour olive oil to cover the pieces completely.
  • 2- DRYING IN THE OVEN
  • Follow the same method till step 5.
  • Preheat oven on 160 degree centigrade and spread the chopped tomatoes in a baking tray.
  • Spread in a single layer and with some gap between the pieces
  • Cook for 8-12 hours depends on the size and thickness of the tomatoes and your oven
  • When the pieces cool down completely then store in a zip lock bag.
  • Keep refrigerated or preserve in olive oil.

Notes

  • Try to use tomatoes which have more flesh than juice.
  • Removing seeds is optional – can do both ways.
  • You can use any herb of your choice to season the tomatoes with – oregano, basil, thyme etc.
  • You may skip adding the salt, pepper and spices and choose to make plain sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Unlike many other vegetables, tomatoes do not become crisp after drying – they have chewy texture like prunes or raisins.
  • When they become dry and crisp you can grind the pieces to make tomato powder.

 

Filed Under: Just Home made, Spice mix and podis, Summer special Tagged With: home made, Italian, powder, preserve, Sun dried, tomato

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Comments

  1. DHANASHREEE MARGE says

    2020-04-16 at

    Hey! I wanted to ask if I could use any oil other than olive oil to store the tomatoes in a jar for later? If yes, then what’s your recommendation?

    • anjanaskc says

      2020-04-16 at

      Yes you can store it in sunflower or corn oil, avoid using oils with strong flavors like coconut or mustard oil

  2. Fiona Manoon says

    2019-05-29 at

    4 stars
    Brilliant Recipe. !! I loved it .
    Thanks for sharing .
    Keep Posting !!

    • anjanaskc says

      2019-05-30 at

      thank you 🙂

  3. traditionallymodernfood says

    2014-06-24 at

    Sun dried tomatoes are my fav.. Thanks for the post..

  4. JASPINDER KAUR says

    2014-06-24 at

    Useful post dear. must try this….

  5. ahlam altaamare says

    2014-06-24 at

    I love this! Thank you!

  6. Preeti Alam says

    2014-06-24 at

    Lovely, it's really simple…..n reminds me how my mom used to dry n preserve mangoes……will surely try this☺ thanks for sharing.

  7. Swati says

    2014-06-23 at

    Awesome idea didi… Will surely try it out….

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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