Masala Sauce Recipe
A rich, mildly spiced sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and traditional Indian seasonings.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Spices
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves, and ginger.
Cooking
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic and Ginger
Stir in the chopped garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Tomatoes
Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and begin to break down.
- 5
Add Spices
Stir in the cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
