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Monday, 30 May 2016

Tomato Chermoula

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 150g canned plum tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 small red chili, deseeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée*
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp ground sweet paprika

* A purée is cooked food, usually vegetables or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a soft creamy paste or thick liquid.

To Make:

1. Heat a dry frying pan over high heat.

2. Dry toast the cumin and coriander seeds for 10 seconds until they release their fragrance.

3. Place in a mortar and pestle (or use the back of a spoon) and crush until fine.

4. Place in a blender, add remaining ingredients and whiz to a paste. Keep refrigerated until needed.

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