Tomato Ketchup Homemade tomato ketchup.. u can make around 800ml.. 4 kg Ripe tomatoes300 ml Vinegar200 gm Caster sugar8 nos Garlic pods1 tbsp Ginger (chopped)6 nos Pepper1 tsp Grated nutmeg (Jathikka)2 nos Bay leaves (Karuga/Vazhana ela)1 tsp Salt Chop tomatoes into small pieces.Place them in a pan with all the other ingredients and leave aside closed for 30 mins.After that, bring the mixture to boil and let it bubble gently on low heat for 30 mins. Keep stirring in between. :- As tomatoes have lots of juices, see that the mix does not stick.When u have a thick gravy, remove from pan and sieve it leaving behind all the other ingredients. Return the sauce to pan and bring back to boil.Turn down to simmer and reduce it to a rich thick sauce. Allow it up to one and half hours.Taste and adjust the seasoning and sugar. When its cool, keep in jars, with lids stongly seal.When cool, keep in fridge and take and use when ever needed. American