Instead, you should start by cutting off the top of the tomato to create a flat side. Align your knife parallel to the flat edge, and cut slices as thick as you'd like. When it comes to diced ...

3. Small dice (around ¼ inch cubes) – perfect for ingredients that would melt into the dish, like onions in a masala base or finely diced tomatoes for a smooth bhaji. On the other hand, chopping is ...

Keep the jars hot until you're ready to fill them. Add the diced tomatoes to a large pot and boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add bottled lemon juice (or citric ...