Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    garlic clove
   1                    spanish onion -- cut in 1/4s
   2                    fresh green chilies -- seeded
   2      tablespoons   corn oil
     1/2  teaspoon      ground ginger
   1      can           tomatoes in juice -- (8 oz)
     1/3  cup           seedless raisins
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      tablespoon    dark soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   light-brown sugar
                        salt to taste
                        fresh ground pepper to taste
                        fresh parsley sprig -- (opt)

Preparation:

In a blender or food processor, finely chop garlic, onion and chilies. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion mixture and ginger and cook gently 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and break up with a spoon. Stir in raisins, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered. Process in a blender or food processor to desired consistency. Reheat and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired.