Tomato Sauce | Kuwaiti Dakous Recipe How to make

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes save time and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and chopped green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency; continue simmering.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Return the blended sauce to the pot and add lemon juice and sugar; stir to combine.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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