African Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 teaspoons oil (for frying, palm oil is most authentic)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tomatoes, chopped and mashed
1 bay leaf
grated nutmeg (to taste)
salt (to Taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Heat oil in a frying pan.
Fry onions for a 3 minutes.
Stir in all other ingredients.
Add water as necessary to make a smooth sauce.
Season to taste.
Stir.
Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for ten minutes.
Serve with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or meat, or fried Plantains or Yams.