Basic Balti Sauce

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Basic Balti Sauce

Recipe By : http://www.ibmpcug.co.uk/~owls/balti_recipes.htm
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Balti Indian
Sauces Mc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 T Vegetable oil
4 Onions, chopped
Small piece of ginger,
Peeled and grated
1 Large garlic clove, crushed
1 Tomato, chopped
1 T Paprika
1/2 t Turmeric
1/2 t Cumin (ground)
1/2 t Ground coriander
1 t Chili powder
Fresh chopped coriander
(a handful)
Salt to taste

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Fry the onions,
ginger and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato and
stir-fry, breaking it up with the spoon. Pour in 300 ml / 1/2 UK pint
water, and stir in the other ingredients. Bring to the boil. Lower heat,
cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour
into a blender or food processor and liquidize.
(Note: this is only one formula of thousands possible. There's no more
a single recipe for Balti sauce than there's a single recipe for chili.
Some cooks like more garlic, some more chili powder; some use fresh
chilies as well: some add yogurt, coconut, cream...you name it.)
(Adapted from 100 BEST BALTI CURRIES, Lowe & Davidson)


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