Ingredients
- 5 Pounds onions, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 16 (2 cups) extra virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper; to taste
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 Ounces fresh gingerroot, grated
- Zest of 6 oranges
- 3 Pounds tomatoes; peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 15 Pounds canned diced tomatoes
- 2 Pounds California golden raisins
- 2 Pounds California natural raisins
- 1 Pound light brown sugar
- 4 (1/2 cup) rice wine vinegar
Procedure
Cook onions with olive oil, spices and zest until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, raisins and sugar; cook on low, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and continue simmering on low, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes more. Remove from heat; cool and store in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature in bowls accompanied with naan bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 60 (Calories from Fat 29%); Total Fat 2 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 95; Potassium 102; Total Carbohydrate 11; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 9; Protein 1; Calcium 10; Iron <1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.