Ingredients–

• 6 red tomatoes
• 2 tsp oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1/2 tbsp butter

Method–

1. Slit X on the bottom of tomatoes
2. Add the tomatoes into boiling water and blanch
3. Peel the skin of tomatoes once they are cool
4. Pulse the tomatoes once in the mixer, it should not be smooth
5. Heat oil in a pan
6. Add garlic and sauté till they turn light brown
7. Then add onions and sauté till they turn light brown
8. Add the tomatoes and cook completely
9. Mash the tomatoes while cooking
10. Mix well
11. Add basil, sugar, paprika, oregano, chilli flakes and salt
12. Mix well and let the sauce come to a boil
13. Cover and simmer the sauce till it turns thick
14. Add ketchup and butter
15. Mix well and it is done