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Basic Balti Sauce

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Basic Balti Sauce

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Sauces

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3 tb Vegetable oil 4 Onions, chopped Small piece of ginger, Peeled and grated 1 Large garlic clove, crushed 1 Tomato, chopped 1 tb Paprika 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/2 ts Cumin (ground) 1/2 ts Ground coriander 1 ts Chili powder Fresh chopped coriander (a handful) Salt to taste Heat the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Fry the onions, ginger and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato and stir-fry, breaking it up with the spoon. Pour in 300 ml / 1/2 UK pint water, and stir in the other ingredients. Bring to the boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour into a blender or food processor and liquidize. (Note: this is only one formula of thousands possible. There's no more a single recipe for Balti sauce than there's a single recipe for chili. Some cooks like more garlic, some more chili powder; some use fresh chilies as well: some add yogurt, coconut, cream...you name it.) (Adapted from 100 BEST BALTI CURRIES, Lowe & Davidson)

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