Homemade sauces are not only tasty but also healthier than pre-packaged sauces. They make any food more delicious and easier to eat, whether served with snacks or used as a cooking ingredient. Many people think making sauces at home is hard, but actually, it is very simple and easy. You don’t need many things, just a few ingredients and a little time, which you can easily bring from your busy lifestyle.
Homemade sauces are better than store-bought sauces because they do not have chemicals, preservatives, or added fillers.
But homemade ones are natural, fresh, and more trustworthy. So let’s explore some recipes ahead…
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Homemade Tomato Sauce
One of the most common sauces at home is tomato sauce, which can be a snack taste enhancer or a gravy thickener. To make it, you need tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, salt, sugar, and some herbs like basil or oregano.
First, wash the tomatoes and chop them into small pieces, then heat oil in a pan and put chopped onion and peeled garlic.
Fry it a little bit, then add tomatoes to cook them for 15-20 minutes.
Add salt, sugar, and herbs, and mix everything well.
Blend it smoothly to get a very healthy, rich in lycopene and vitamins tomato sauce. Enjoy it on pasta, pizza, or a sandwich as a spread, with nachos as a dip, and in cooking as a gravy base.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: You may avoid grinding it to get a thick sauce, or skin garlic and onion also, if you want a sattvic tomato sauce.
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Garlic Yogurt Sauce
For this sauce, you need yogurt, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and a little bit of olive oil.
Take yogurt in a bowl, add crushed garlic and salt, and mix it well.
Then add lemon juice and olive oil to get a very refreshing smooth sauce.
Good for digestion, it can be enjoyed with deep-fried food or grilled vegetable salad.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: It is easy to make, quick, and pairs with chaat as a dahi bhalla sauce.
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Pesto Sauce: One of the Smoothest Homemade Sauces
For this popular and very healthy option, you need fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
Put all ingredients in a blender and grind till a smooth paste forms.
Pesto is a very aromatic and flavorful sauce that is used on pasta or as a sandwich spread.
Homemade pesto sauce is so fresh, nutritious, and full of antioxidants.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: Getting Parmesan cheese easily can be difficult; therefore, you may use cheese blogs, which are available with a buy 1 get 1 free offer in some convenience stores Dwarka Sector 19 and their online portals.
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Honey Mustard: The Most Demanding Homemade Sauces
Simple to make with mustard, honey, olive oil, and a little lemon juice.
Mix all together, taste it, and add salt if needed.
It is a sweet, tangy sauce, and a perfect sauce for grilled salad or grilled chicken.
This sauce is also healthy because no sugar or preservatives are added.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: If you prefer pre-packed mustard sauce, try the Veeba brand. It is fat-free with only 0.5 g of added sugar.
Why Homemade Sauces Are Better Than Pre-Packaged Sauces?
Easy to consume anytime, anywhere, they can make a big batch and store it in the fridge for a week. They are better for your health, because you know all the ingredients, without any doubt.
No hidden chemicals, no artificial colors, just sauce, which also makes food more appealing for kids and adults.
You can mix different flavors, a little sweet, a little spicy, or tangy, according to your taste.
Making sauces at home also saves you money. Yes! You don’t need to buy expensive sauces from the market. Just a few fresh ingredients, and you can make many types of sauces to enhance your snacking experience or cook different types of gravies.
Everyone can make homemade sauces, especially those who live in a big city like Delhi NCR. Because they can get a home delivery with up to 50% off on the above-mentioned ingredients. Wanna know how? Click & read our other blog on Grocery Delivery in Dwarka.
So, go get fun and be creative too, because your food tastes better when it is homemade.
