How to make Dakkous

Ingredients

• 4 ripe tomatoes, or 1 x 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 or 2 small green chillies (use less for a milder sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• A small handful of fresh coriander
• Salt

Method

1. Put the tomatoes, garlic, chillies and coriander in a blender and blend until fairly smooth.
2. Pour into a small pan with the cumin and a pinch of salt and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in the lemon juice and taste for salt. Serve warm or cold with rice dishes.