Pamidvris Satsebela

Description
Geogrian tomato sauce. This sauce often accompanies basturma, grilled marinated meat. The prunes add a hint of sweetness, while the coriander adds depth. Try serving his sauce with American-style steaks.
 * Makes One Quart

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
 * 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
 * ¼ cup of corn oil
 * 3 pound of ripe tomatoes, cut into eights
 * ½ cup of pitted prunes
 * 1 teaspoon of salt
 * 1½ teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 teaspoons of paprika
 * 2¼ teaspoons of ground coriander seed
 * ½ teaspoon of cayenne

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan sauté the onions and garlic in the oil until soft, then add tomatoes.
 * 2) Cook gently, covered, for 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
 * 3) Put through a food mill or strainer, pressing hard on the solids.
 * 4) Return the sauce to the pan and add the remaining ingredients.
 * 5) Simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Serve hot or at room temperature.
 * 7) The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
 * 8) Reheat to serve.
 * 9) If placed in a sealed jar the sauce will last in the freezer for a long, long time.