How can I simulate this tikka masala sauce?
I could take a stab at it. There are many different variations of this sauce and most people just improvise it but the basic ingredients are onions and tomatoes. So here’s a recipe that I haven’t really tested but should give you a reasonable approximation: 1 onion, diced fine or made into a paste in a food processor 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 serrano pepper, minced fine 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp coriander powder (dried coriander roots, ground into a powder) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp vegetable oil Method: 1. Fry the onion, serrano and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. 2. Add the cayenne, cumin, coriander and cinnamon and continue stirring over high heat for a few minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, a couple tsp salt and maybe a bit more liquid and allow it to cook, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes or so. 4. Take off the lid and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered until you get a sauce like consistency. 5. Now you
