Tomato Dip

Ingredients

• 1 red onion
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• A few sprigs of parsley
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon harissa paste
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Sugar and salt, to taste
• Olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and parsley, add the vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then stir to combine.

2. 2

   Grate the tomatoes with a coarse grater and discard the skins. Finely chop the garlic and gently fry it in olive oil. Add the harissa, smoked paprika and ground cumin, stirring briskly for about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the grated tomatoes, along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl. Add the lemon juice and the onion and parsley mixture, then mix everything together until well combined.