Go Back
–+ servings

Tikka Masala Base Sauce

Charred onion, vine tomato, and a cascade of aromatic spices slow-cooked until they collapse and concentrate into a deep mahogany sauce.
Print Recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large onions roughly chopped
  • 6 large tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • 4 cm ginger peeled
  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Heat ghee; cook onions until deep golden, 20 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger; cook 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and all spices except garam masala.
  • Cook on medium 20 minutes until very thick.
  • Add garam masala and kasuri methi.
  • Blend until completely smooth.
  • Strain through a sieve for restaurant-smooth texture.
  • Freeze in 250ml portions for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!