Ingredients

2 medium size Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Oil
1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 cup Onions (chopped)
3 cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp Turmeric
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Water
1/2 tsp Salt
1 small Bay Leaf

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add cumin and cook for 1 minute or until the cumin seeds get fragrant.
2.Add chopped onions, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Stir occasionally.
3.Add turmeric and pepper. Mix for a few seconds. Let it cool.
4.Blanch the tomatoes. Add the onion mixture to a blender. Add the blanched tomatoes and blend until pureed.
5.Transfer the pureed mixture back to the saucepan. Add water, bay leaf and salt and cook over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes. Add more water if needed.