Butter Chicken Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

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

Recipe

• 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.