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Hassa (Gravy)
Ingredients :

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* 2-3 pieces of giddeed, fresh lamb or beef ( optional)
* 1/4 cup oil
* 1 cup crushed tomatoes
* 4 cloves of garlic
* 1 Tbsp tomato paste
* 3 Tbsp flour
* Red pepper (powder), salt and turmeric
* Green hot peppers
* Fresh cilantro, basil and mint ( equal amounts, chopped and mixed)
* 1 lemon

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Method :
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* Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and spices to oil or gideed.
* Add 1 - 2 Tbsp cilantro, basil, mint mixture and diced garlic
* Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, adding 1/4 cup of water if needed
* Add about 3 cups of water, fresh peppers and bring to boil.
* Dissolve flour in about 1 cup of water, and add to the boiling sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
* Let it boil for five minutes
* Add squeezed lemon juice and serve hot.

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