Spiced Tomato Sauce

• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of cayenne
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 (14 1/2- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, coarsely chopped (reserving juice)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and spices in oil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Stir in vinegar and simmer over moderately low heat 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes (with juice) and brown sugar, then increase heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
4. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
5. Puree sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
6. Serve at room temperature.

onion, garlic, fresh ginger, ground cumin, hot paprika, ground cinnamon, cayenne, ground cloves, olive oil, cider vinegar, tomatoes, light brown sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-tomato-sauce-108899 (may not work)