Butter Chicken Sauce

Submitted by Jen in Victoria

"From butternutrition.com"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Combine garam masala, ground ginger and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.
2. 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.
3. Add spice blend, stirring frequently for 30-60 seconds, being careful to not burn the spices.
4. Add tomato sauce, whole peeled tomatoes, and paste. Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
5. Transfer sauce to blender and process until smooth.
6. Pour butter chicken sauce back into pan. Add salt and sugar to taste.