The Vegetarian Curry Bible

Stage Three

Garam Masala Powder

Open the can of tomatoes, put into the rinsed blender jug, and blend. Again, it

is important that they are blended perfectly smooth, so blend for two minutes.

Into the clean saucepan, pour the oil, tomato puree, turmeric, and paprika.

Add the blended tomatoes and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and cook,

stirring occasionally, for ten minutes.

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Ingredients

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4 cloves

Now add the onion mixture to the saucepan and bring to the boil again. Turn

down the heat enough to keep the sauce at a simmer.

You will notice at this stage that a froth rises to the surface of the sauce. This

needs to be skimmed off.

Keep simmering for 20-25 minutes. Stirring now and again to prevent the sauce

sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.

Use immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to four days.

4-5 cinnamon sticks

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander seeds

peppercorns

1 bayleaf

Ghee(clarified butter)

Method

Roast each of the above till they turn aromatic.

Powder to a fine powder using a coffee grinder and use as required.

This will keep well for months in a airtight container.

You can make a larger quantity of this by using the above ingredients

in the same ratio.

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