N. Y. Pushcart Onion Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium sized onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup ketchup
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash salt
1 cup water

Preparation

In a medium sized kettle, heat the oil over medium heat; add the onions and saute until golden and limp, about 7 minutes.
Mix in the ketchup, then add the cinnamon, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and salt.
Pour in the water and stir.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.