Basbaas cagaar (spicy tomato sauce)

Instructions

1. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and the onion into fine dice, then crush the garlic.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the garlic, chillies cut into rings and the cumin, and stir for a minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until they completely break down.
5. Blend the sauce until smooth, or leave it chunky if you prefer.
6. Add the lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper, then taste and adjust the balance between acidity and heat.
7. Let it cool and serve at room temperature, topped with coriander if you have some.