Almond Red Sauce

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 oz tomato sauce
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red chiles, ground
1/4 teaspoon red pepper, ground

Place almonds in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or in a blender container; cover and process until finely ground.

Cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except almonds. Heat to boiling and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stir in almonds. Serve hot.
Makes about 1-3/4 cups.