Spiced Tomato Dipping Sauce

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== Description ==
This traditional Moroccan dipping sauce is a perfect accompaniment for many Moroccan dishes but is most used for an appetizer with finger foods or chicken bundles.
This recipes makes 1 – 2 cups of sauce.
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup onions, finely chopped 
* 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 
* 1½ teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 
* ¾ teaspoon cumin 
* ½ teaspoon hot paprika 
* ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 
* 1 pinch cayenne 
* 1 pinch ground cloves 
* 1 tablespoon olive oil 
* 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar 
* 400 g can tomatoes, coarsely chopped (reserve juice) 
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
== Directions ==
# Put the onion, garlic, ginger and spices in a large saucepan with the olive oil and saute over moderately low heat.
# Stir the mixture frequently for about 4 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
# Stir in the vinegar and simmer on the same heat for about 1 minute. 
# Add the tomatoes, complete with their juice, and the brown sugar.
# Increase the heat slightly and simmer. Make sure you check on it regularly and stir occasionally. 
# Take off the heat when it is slightly thickened. It should have been on the heat for about 30 minutes. 
# Allow the sauce to cool slightly before putting it into a blender. Whiz it until the sauce is smooth.
Category:Moroccan Appetizers
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Sauce Recipes
Category:Dip Recipes
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