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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal34
  • fat3g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs1g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the spice seeds in a dry pan until lightly toasted and aromatic, then lightly crush using a pestle and mortar.

  • step 2

    Heat the oil in a large pan and add the garlic, toasted spices, paprika, tomatoes and chillies. Cook over a low heat, stirring frequently, until the tomato flesh has cooked down to a pulp and the garlic is tender – this will take about 15 mins.

  • step 3

    Remove from the heat, add the rose water (if using), then blitz with a hand blender or pulse in a food processor to make a rough paste. Spoon into a sterilised jar and pour a little oil over the surface to completely cover it. Will keep in the fridge for several months if you cover the surface with oil after each use.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2012

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intann

Thank you for the lovely recipe. Just made it, tastes amazing. I think there is no need to blitz it into paste. I have just followed the recipe’s suggestion to blitz it and regretted immediately.

Simply cook it long enough till the garlic and tomatoes are soft enough to be crushed by your spatula.…

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evil_angelwings

Just made this, smells amazing! I halved the oil and used tinned toms, can't wait to use this on a tagine later.

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