Onion Masala Sauce

A versatile Indian masala sauce made by slowly caramelising onions with aromatic whole spices, ginger, garlic, and tomato purée.

Vegetarian Vegan Indian Gluten Free Sauce Curry Base

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

133.9

kcal / serving

535.4 kcal total

Carbs

13.6g

per serving

54.3 g total

Fat

7.7g

per serving

30.8 g total

Protein

2.6g

per serving

10.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Prepared from ginger and garlic above

Tomato Puré

2 tbsp

NutsSeeds

Garlic

Cloves, peeled

piece

Black Cardamom

Whole

piece

Black Peppercorn

Whole

piece

Clove

Whole

piece

Green Cardamom

Whole

tsp

Cumin Seed

Whole

stick

Cinnamon

Whole sticks

leaf

Bay Leaf

Whole

tsp

Turmeric

Ground

0.5

tsp

Red Chili Powder

Ground

tbsp

Coriander

Ground

tsp

Garam Masala

Ground

tsp

Salt

To taste

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

2 tbsp

Vegetables

Ginger

Root ginger, peeled

500

Onion

Chopped

Method

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the whole spices until they crackle.

Add chopped onions and fry slowly until caramelised and dark brown.

Add 15ml of ginger garlic paste and fry for 4 minutes.

Blend the ginger and garlic with 5ml of water to create a paste.

Mix in all powdered spices.

Add tomato purée and cook until oil separates on the surface.

Incorporate 100-150ml of water if the sauce appears too thick.