Butter Chicken Sauce

12 ingredients
6 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine garam masala, ground ginger and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2
    Over medium low heat, saute onion in butter for about 10 minutes. Add fresh ginger and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
  3. 3
    Add spice blend, stirring frequently for 30-60 seconds, being careful to not burn the spices.
  4. 4
    Add tomato sauce, whole peeled tomatoes, and paste. Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Transfer sauce to blender and process until smooth.
  6. 6
    Pour butter chicken sauce back into pan. Add salt and sugar to taste.

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