Calcutta Pasta Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Calcutta Pasta Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Butter; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Cumin seed, crushed; 1 Tbsp. Paprika; 3 x Garlic cloves, chopped; 2 Tbsp. Fresh ginger root, chopped; 2 x Jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 3 1/2 c. Minced fresh or possibly canned tomatoes; 1 tsp Cardamom, grnd; 1/2 Tbsp. Garam masala; 1/2 c. Plain yogurt; 1/2 c. Heavy cream (opt'l.) (for richer sauce); 1/4 c. Fresh cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. Butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cumin seed, crushed
1 Tbsp. Paprika
3 x Garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbsp. Fresh ginger root, chopped
2 x Jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 1/2 c. Minced fresh or possibly canned tomatoes
1 tsp Cardamom, grnd
1/2 Tbsp. Garam masala
1/2 c. Plain yogurt
1/2 c. Heavy cream (opt'l.) (for richer sauce)
1/4 c. Fresh cilantro, minced

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["Saute/fry cumin, paprika, garlic, ginger root and jalapenos in butter till golden brown and fragrant, about 5 min.", "Add in tomatoes, cardamom and garam masala.", "Simmer gently till thickened, 30 to 60 min (depending on juiciness of tomatoes).", "Add in yogurt, optional cream and cilantro.", "Heat through, but don't boil.", "Serve over couscous or possibly pasta.", "The editors wrote: ""The Italians don't have a corner on tomato sauce.", "We persuasions - many quite complex and intriguing.", "Except perhaps for the garam masala (for that you could substitute commercial curry pwdr), this exotic dish could come right from your local supermarket.""

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Butter, 1 1/2 Tbsp. Cumin seed, crushed, 1 Tbsp. Paprika, 3 x Garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Calcutta Pasta Sauce Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calcutta Pasta Sauce Recipe

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