TOMATO SAUCE

Ingredients......1 medium onion, peeled and evenly chopped, 2 tbs of rice bran oil / canola oil, 1 kg of tomatoes, skinned and chopped, 1 tbs of basil , finely chopped, 150ml of red wine or 150ml of chicken stock, 1 tbs of soft dark brown sugar, 1 tbs of tomato paste, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp of mustard powder, 2 tbs of minced garlic. Place the oil in a large pot. Fry the onion in the oil till it softens, but not to colour. Then add the tomatoes, basil and simmer till aromatic. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer gently until soft and pulpy. Remove from the stove and let cool slightly. Blend the mix in a food processor and finish off hand pressing through a sieve. Pour into sterilised jars and seal. Store in your pantry and once opened store in the refrigerator.