Tikka Masala Sauce
Whip up this homemade Tikka Masala sauce for a creamy, flavorful dish that elevates your weeknight meals! Perfect for chicken, paneer, or your favorite veggies, this sauce is packed with bold Indian flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. It's not only delicious but also easy to make in advance, so you can enjoy a scrumptious meal with minimal prep time.
Servings: 6
Calories: 195
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 12-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir the cumin, paprika, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric into the onion mixture; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sugar. Bring sauce back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with cooked chicken.
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Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg