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Curry Masala Sauce

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons

    olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 6 medium onions (chopped, pureed in blender)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled, grated)
  • 6 medium tomatoes (chopped, pureed in blender)
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil on medium heat, then add cumin seeds and wait until they start sputtering.

  2. Add onion puree and cook until it's golden brown (about 15 minutes).

  3. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add the pureed tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and salt, and cook on high heat while stirring continuously for 2 minutes.

  5. Reduce the flame to simmer and cook for another 20-25 minutes with the lid on, then serve or store.

Bon appétit!

Recipe Notes

  • If I'm making this curry masala in bulk I use a large pan or a wok, but if I'm making a small batch and using it right away I use an Instapot.
  • This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of masala, but you can easily half or double the recipe!