Egusi Sauce

Ingredients

 * palm oil, or any cooking oil
 * one onion, chopped
 * two tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, or a spoonful of tomato paste)
 * hot chile pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)
 * two cups egusi, roasted and ground very fine
 * salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients except egusi in saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.
 * 4) Stir in egusi.
 * 5) Add water to make a smooth sauce.
 * 6) Simmer for several more minutes.
 * 7) Serve over boiled Rice, Yams, Plantains, or grilled chicken, fish, or meat.