Lesotho-Style Tomato and Onion Gravy

Name: Lesotho-Style Tomato and Onion Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lesotho
Ingredients: 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 180 g Onion (finely chopped); 400 g Tomato (finely chopped); 30 g Tomato Paste; 250 ml Water; 6 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper

A simple, savory tomato and onion gravy used to moisten porridge, samp, and other staple dishes. It is quick to prepare and captures the straightforward flavors common in many Basotho home meals.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

104kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

10g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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30ml
Vegetable Oil
180g
Onion (finely chopped)
400g
Tomato (finely chopped)
30g
Tomato Paste
250ml
Water
6g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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6 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
02
Add the onion and cook until translucent and softened.
03
Stir in the tomato and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until it breaks down and thickens.
04
Add the tomato paste and cook briefly to deepen the flavor.
05
Pour in the water and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, until the gravy is smooth and lightly reduced.
06
Season with the salt and black pepper, then serve warm.

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