Go gluten-free with this yummy veggie sauce

Substitute junk foods with this interesting homemade vegetable sauce that is nutritious and goes perfectly well with homemade gluten-free sourdough crackers, sourdough pizzas, bread and everything, said Shalini Rajani, a millet coach and founder of Crazy Kadchi.

In a steamer, steam vegetables like broccoli, carrot and red pepper, along with basil leaves and more seasonal herbs for 10 minutes. Once done, allow them to cool. Peel the skin of the tomatoes and blend them all together in a mixer until you get a smooth puree.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil and saute chopped garlic till it turns nice golden brown. Add chopped onions and a handful of chopped coriander leaves here.

Now add the vegetable puree to the fried garlic onion mix. Add salt and dried herbs of your choice. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Add jaggery sauce and continue to stir and cook till the sauce thickens up.

Turn the flame off and allow it to cool. Top it up with the rest of the olive oil and some fresh basil leaves.