Fresh tomato sauce (no can) Eritrean style

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is more accessible and less expensive than berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and works well for sautéing.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.

Stir in berbere spice, cumin, and coriander; cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add water to reach desired consistency; simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Stir in fresh cilantro and lemon juice just before serving.

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