Butter Chicken Sauce

From butternutrition.com

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

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 1/2ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) 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.