Curry Sauce

This is a flavorful curry sauce from a recipe given to me by an Indian friend that's great with chickpeas or vegetables. I love to throw it in the slow cooker with frozen mixed veggies all day for a healthy Indian dinner. This sauce also freezes beautifully.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon curry paste
• 3 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 pounds onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place onions and garlic into a large saucepan, add water to cover. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the ginger, and continue simmering for 5 more minutes.

Step 2

Puree the onion in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the diced tomatoes, and season with turmeric, cumin, garam masala, curry paste, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the onion puree. Simmer for 45 minutes.