Traditional Mexican Salsa

Ingredients

• • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, the juice only
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
  • 2 cups (340 g) plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (about 5 tomatoes) (see note)
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped