Spiced Tomato Dipping Sauce

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

 * 1) Put the onion, garlic, ginger and spices in a large saucepan with the olive oil and saute over moderately low heat.
 * 2) Stir the mixture frequently for about 4 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
 * 3) Stir in the vinegar and simmer on the same heat for about 1 minute.
 * 4) Add the tomatoes, complete with their juice, and the brown sugar.
 * 5) Increase the heat slightly and simmer. Make sure you check on it regularly and stir occasionally.
 * 6) Take off the heat when it is slightly thickened. It should have been on the heat for about 30 minutes.
 * 7) Allow the sauce to cool slightly before putting it into a blender. Whiz it until the sauce is smooth.