BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE

Butter Chicken Sauce image

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories Indian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes

Steps:

Combine garam masala, ground ginger and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.
Over medium low heat, sauté onion in butter for about 10 minutes. Add fresh ginger and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
Add spice blend, stirring frequently for 30-60 seconds, being careful to not burn the spices.
Add tomato sauce, whole peeled tomatoes, and paste. Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer sauce to blender and process until smooth.
Pour butter chicken sauce back into pan. Add salt and sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1105, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 18.3, Protein 3.5