A rich nomato sauce – An alternative for tomato sauce

Leaving tomatoes off the menu is something we recommend in Ayurveda – especially for those who experience heartburn and joint pain (but really they’re not great for anybody). Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family (along with bell peppers, eggplant, and white potatoes). They aggravate all doshas, particularly pitta, and they’re inflammatory and acidic (just think about they feel on your tongue!).

So you may be asking, how will I live without tomatoes? Never fear – nomato sauce is here!

Nomato sauce is a perfect substitute for tomato-based condiments. It is nourishing for all, full of flavour, and is naturally sweet.

Enjoy the nomato sauce served on the side of roasted vegetables, mixed with grains or fresh pasta, or used as a delicious red pizza sauce

Here is richey recipe here. Try themore simple and quick recipe here.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Ingredients
  • - 1 small sweet potato peeled and chopped
  • - 1 small beetroot, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1.5 tsp mineral salt
  • - 1 ½ medium carrots, chopped
  • tbsp dried coriander
  • pinch hing (asafoetida)
  • pinch turmeric powder
  • pinch black pepper
  • chopped date
  • tbsp maple syrup - optional
  • 1.5 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 235 ml water
    • Extra optional
  • 1 1/2 cup freshly chopped herbs - half fresh basil and half fresh coriander/cilantro leaves are a great combination
  • 1/3 - 1/2 small lime
Instructions
  1. Heat the ghee and olive oil in a small pan and simmer the salt, hing, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper until the aroma is present. Add the sweet potato, beetroot, carrots, and chopped date and stir to cover with the ghee and spices. Add the water, stir, cover and simmer until tender and can be pierced with a knife. You might need to add a little more water to achieve the desired sauce consistency. Let cool a few minutes then blend using a blender, food processor, or hand blender, and stir in the chopped herbs and the lime juice (if using).
Recipe Notes

Bron: Hala Pule Ayurveda