vegetable
Canned chopped tomatoes
Tamatar
Measured by weight, so no spoon or count conversion.
Instead of Canned chopped tomatoes
TomatoSame weight, chopped; simmer 5–10 minutes longer to thicken and add a pinch of sugar, as fresh tomatoes are less sweet and more watery.
Concentrated tomato puréeUse 35% of the weight, loosened with water; deeper colour and less fresh acidity, so reduce any other souring agent.
Tomato puréeUse about 60% of the weight, diluted with a splash of water; smoother texture than chopped.
