Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe

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Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe

This homemade Tikka Masala sauce is creamy and flavorful, perfect for chicken, paneer, or veggies for an easy weeknight meal with bold Indian flavors. Make tikka masala tonight! Easy to make ahead.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper chopped - Use Kashmiri peppers if you can obtain them, or other local peppers
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons cayenne powder optional for extra spicy
  • salt to taste about 1/2 teaspoon
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or more to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and garam masala. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. You can simmer longer if you'd like to develop more flavor. Add a bit of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  4. Add the heavy cream and stir to mix through.

Notes

  • Nutritional information and calories estimated for the entire sauce recipe, not per person.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1521kcal (76%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 133g (205%) Saturated Fat 59g (295%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Monounsaturated Fat 49g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 269mg (90%) Sodium 2942mg (123%) Potassium 3165mg (90%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 13188IU (264%) Vitamin C 221mg (246%) Calcium 365mg (37%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1meal (2-2.5 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1521 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1521kcal 76%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 133g 205%
Saturated Fat 59g 295%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Monounsaturated Fat 49g 245%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 269mg 90%
Sodium 2942mg 123%
Potassium 3165mg 67%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 13188IU 264%
Vitamin C 221mg 246%
Calcium 365mg 37%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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