Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Mmmmmm, yummy Tomato jam




There are certain moments in life which one would love to relive and cherish. As my dad was posted in North India when we were young, we had a big kitchen garden in the backyard. Maali (gardener) used to come regularly to sow seeds as well as take care of them etc. My sister and me used to water them regularly. Plucking fresh veggies used to be fun and straight away they used to end up in the kitchen without any storage. Most were seasonal veggies and come winter, it is fun. Cauliflower, cabbage, peas and tomatoes would grow in abundance. Tomatoes would ripe quite fast and my mother used to prepare tomato jam and ketchup on regular basis for daily use and storage too. The taste of tomato jam still lingers and thought of making when I saw lovely, rich red tomatoes in the market. Not much of a recipe, here goes the same.

Ripe tomatoes: 10 nos.
Sugar - 1 cup
Juice of one small lemon
Grated orange rind - 1/4 tsp

Place the tomatoes in boiled water. Peel off the skin, remove the eye and mash it well. I did not remove the seeds as it was too pulpy.  Reduce the tomato pulp by cooking in low heat. Add the lemon juice and the orange rind. When the pulp is reduced to 1/4th quantity, mash well again.  Now, add the sugar and keep stirring till the thick consistency is obtained. Cool and store in bottles. Yummy and delicious tomato jam is ready to devour with everything or just like that :):)

31 comments:

  1. Down the memory lane :). Nothing to beat the organic veggies produced at home and a jam made by Mom. Glad you tried it and as you said, not much of a recipe but a lot of sweet memories. The colour of the jam looks vibrant and orange zest must have added great flavour.


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  2. I can totally relate to the whole experience of gorwing veggies. I was just telling my daughter about the tomatoes in the backyard growing up and she asked me if they tasted as sweet as the one that she was chewing on. I said it smelt the same and took off to another story. I have not tried the jam but we have had juice and pickle with tomatoes a lot. Will make this with the ones from the farmers market. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love the nostalgic recipes.

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  3. This is one thing that usually got made at home. love the kick the orange rind would give to this jam.

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  4. Sounds easy and delicious. I liked the touch of orange.

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  5. Childhood days are definitely the golden days of our life...My mom used to make tomato Jam and sauce...Looks very yum

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  6. Tempts me a lot.awesome looking..bookmarked.

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  7. Wow I love this. The colour is so beautiful. I have tomatoes demanding attention which i will bestow tomorrow morning. Thanks.

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  8. The jam looks lovely Chitchat and thanks for the peaks into your childhood. I am all for the kitchen garden, but lack of space makes me think twice before planting anything. HAve started with Rosemary in the pot as well as Jasmine plant. Hopefully Will give a better peak at my summer garden.

    Love Ash.

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  9. Pleasing tomato jam. It is so colorful and classic at the same time.

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  10. I was in a similar situation too. but my mum used to prepare tomato pickle as all at home are grt fan of it. Love the colour of the recipe. simply superb.

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  11. wow, so new to me..and looks so yummy :)

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  12. my perima makes this kind of jam n sauces...yours with orange rind sounds flavorful n yummy..will try it soon!!
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  13. Lovely jam as well as the snap.

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  14. this is very new to me. haven't had it in my life. sounds yummy n tempting to try. bookmarked!

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  15. wow,,..childhood memories are always the best in ones life. tomato jam looks so yummy. i too mahe sauce with tomato but have never tried jam...now will surely try.nice clicks.

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  16. Great memories! This looks really good; I have never tried tomato jam but I know I would love it:)

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  17. Wow! That sounds so yummy. I especially enjoyed reading about the home grown veggies. You must have had an awesome experience. :)

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  18. Yum! I love tomato jam and I add little bit chilly flakes for an added kick.

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  19. My mom used to cook this sauce/ jam every once in a while esp during winters...feeling nostalgic !! Thanks for sharing :)


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  20. Lovely jam. I make a chutney in the same consistency with some spices to go with it. Love the stickiness the most.
    Thanks for a lovely comment on my long neglected blog. I would be more regular now :-)
    Love.

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  21. Yummy Jam ..loved to read about your childhood days ...and good to see you back .

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  22. This sounds delicious; a little heat will also work!

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  23. A beautiful jam! Something I've never had.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  24. wow - looks really tempting....Will bookmark to make soon.

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