Chutneys/Sauces

Curry Sauce

A versatile batch curry base made from onions, tomatoes, chillies, ginger and garlic.

Gluten Free
Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
ServesBatch
DifficultyEasy

This curry sauce is designed to be made in bulk, stored in jars in the fridge and used as a shortcut for future curries. It can also be frozen.

Once the base is ready, simply add the spices and other ingredients needed for whichever curry you are making.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 x 400g tins tomatoes, or equivalent fresh tomatoes
  • 7-9 green chillies
  • 2 inches ginger, peeled
  • 1 garlic bulb (about 6-8 cloves), peeled
  • 2-3 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and fry until golden-brown, then leave to cool slightly.
  2. Blend the fried onions with the tomatoes, chillies, ginger and garlic until smooth.
  3. Transfer the sauce into clean airtight jars.
  4. Store in the fridge, or freeze in suitable portions.

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