Somali Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Stir in coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
3. Add crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
5. Serve over spaghetti or other pasta.

Interesting Facts

• Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.
• Somali cuisine usually contains a lot of aromatic spices, as well as cardamom, cumin, garlic, and ginger.
• Somali cuisine is also known for its use of fresh fruits and vegetables.