Curried Apricot-and-Tomato Ketchup

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
3. 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
6. 1 large tomato—peeled, seeded and chopped
7. 1/2 cup cider vinegar
8. 1/2 cup water
9. 1/4 cup sugar
10. 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
11. Salt

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the apricots, tomato, cider vinegar, water, sugar and curry powder. Simmer over moderately low heat until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes. Scrape the contents of the saucepan into a blender and puree until smooth. Season the ketchup with salt and transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until cool, about 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.