by Kitchen Butterfly
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Expand3 tablespoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
300g fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large red onion, chopped into chunks Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 a green bell pepper/paprika, cut into chunks Ask a question about this ingredient
2-3 small red chilli peppers (or to taste), chopped finely Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves of garlic, minced or chopped finely Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon tomato puree Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (I used some homemade blackberry wine vinegar) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 – 2 tablespoons brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 a teaspoon ginger powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 a teaspoon dried thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 a teaspoon dried oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt and black pepper, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Heat oil in medium sized saucepan, when hot, add chopped tomatoes, onions, paprika, chilli peppers and garlic. Salt to taste and let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes till the vegetables are soft.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the tomato puree, vinegar, sugar, ketchup and the spices and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdjust seasoning to taste – the aim is to have a balance between sweet, rich and peppery. Take off heat and use as desired.
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Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
