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Spiced Tomato Sauce

Source of Recipe


epicurious






List of Ingredients



• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• Pinch of cayenne
  
• Pinch of ground cloves
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
• 1 (14 1/2- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, coarsely chopped (reserving juice)
  
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  






Instructions



1. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in oil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in vinegar and simmer over moderately low heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice) and brown sugar, then increase heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
   
   
2. Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Serve at room temperature.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Cooks' note:
Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and cooled completely, then chilled, covered.