Mild Basic Curry Sauce

• vegetable oil↗3 ст. л. tbsp
• onion↗500 г g

  finely chopped

• garlic cloves↗6

  peeled and chopped

• large ginger root↗

  peeled and finely chopped

• Madras curry paste↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• canned crushed tomatoes↗400 г g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 3 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet. Add the 500 g of finely chopped onion and sauté for 10 minutes until soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add the 6 peeled and chopped garlic cloves and the finely chopped large ginger root, sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn.

3. 3

   Stir in 2 tbsp of Madras curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to release the aromas.

4. 4

   Pour in 1 l of cold water, add the 400 g of canned crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes until the liquid volume reduces threefold and the sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the heat, cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.