Basic Balti Sauce Recipe

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   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat.

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   Fry the onions, ginger and garlic till the onions are translucent/soft.

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   Add in the tomato and stir-fry, breaking it up with the spoon.

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   Pour in 300 ml / 1/2 UK pint water, and stir in the other ingredients.

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   Bring to the boil.

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   Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 min.

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   Remove from heat and allow to cold.

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   Pour into a blender or possibly food processor and liquidize.

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   (Note: this is only one formula of thousands possible.

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    There's no more a single recipe for Balti sauce than there's a single recipe for chili.

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    Some cooks like more garlic, some more chili pwdr; some use fresh chilies as well: some add in yogurt, coconut, cream...you name it.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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