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Creamy tomato soup with herbs and toppings on a white table, served as comfort food.

Masala Sauce Recipe

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1 (14 oz. can) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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  • Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent spices from burning.
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  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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  • Season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 1541mgFiber: 4g
Keyword indian sauce, masala sauce
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