Perfect Tomato Smoortjie

Salwaa Smith - Cape Malay Cooking & Other Delights 

- An excellent side dish with fish.

- Braise 2 chopped onions in little oil until golden brown.

- Add the following ingredients

- 1 tsp of garlic paste

- 2-3 finely chopped green chillies 

- 6-8 ripe chopped tomatoes or 1 tin of chopped tomatoes

- 1-2 tsp of tomato paste

- pinch of salt

Method

Stir well and cook for 15 minutes on slow heat.

Add 1-2 tbsp of sugar or sweet and sour sauce to balance out acidity of tomatoes.