Tomato price hike: Raw mango to tamarind; here are some of the best alternatives for your dishes

Tomato is one ingredient that is extensively used in Indian cuisines; be it in salads, pulses or any other curry dish. Due to heavy rains across the country, the price of the vegetable has skyrocketed to Rs 80-100 per kg.

But fret not, you have plenty of options in your kitchen that will do the job.

Here's a list of tomato substitutes for your dishes

Raw mango

These are tangy and sweetish like tomatoes and the texture is also similar when cooked properly. If raw mango is not available, you can use dried mango powder (amchoor) instead.

Tamarind

If you need a little sour taste, try tamarind which is popularly known as imli and used in chutneys.

Amla

Amla or the Indian gooseberry doesn't just look similar to green tomatoes, but also tastes similar and has several health benefits too.

Lemon

Lemon juice is also a great option if you want to add sourness to your dishes.

Curd

Curd will give your dish the tanginess as well as the thickness it needs.

Also watch: Tomato prices cross ₹100/kg in Bengaluru