Monday, June 13, 2011

Tandoori Sauce

Ingredients and Method to make Tandoori Sauce
2 medium red onions cut fine
1 inch piece of ginger cut fine
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
5 medium tomatoes cut fine
salt to taste ( I needed approximately 1 tsp)
1 1/2 tsp garam masala ( or to taste) (click on the word garam masala if you want its recipe)
3/4 tsp tandoori masala (optional ) ( if not using use a little more garam masala)
1/2 tsp cumin powder (jeera powder)
1/2 tsp coriander powder (dhania powder)
1/2 cup plain yogurt (curd/ dahi)

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add onions and saute until onions are transparent.

Add ginger and garlic and stir a few times. Add tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

Add garam masala, tandoori masala (if using), cumin and coriander powders and salt to taste and stir a few times.Remove this mixture from heat and cool to room temperature.

Puree this mixture along with yogurt until smooth.  Use as required in recipes.
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Store unused portion of sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within a few days (not more than 2 to 3 days) for freshest taste.