Incredible Tikka Masala Sauce

Where I live, there is this incredible Indian restaurant. Their food is unbeatable, but is it recreatable? I at least had to try. There Tikka Masala is out of this world, so naturally that had to be my first challenge. With this recipe, I have definitely come close!

Incredible Tikka Masala Sauce



Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger juice or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (I used McCormick)
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk or cream of choice (both coconut and almond work very well)

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and spices and cook about 5 minutes or until the spices are very fragrant, stirring every few minutes. 
2. Add the diced tomatoes, water and salt and simmer over low heat for an hour, until thickened. 
3. Pour in the cream or milk and keep warm until ready to serve. Goes great with chicken, paneer, or as a sauce for potatoes or other vegetables.