Basic Indian Masala Curry

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Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• Chili garlic ginger paste (1 to 2 inch ginger root, 5 to 7 cloves of garlic, 1 to 2 Serrano or jalapeno peppers)
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, thinly sliced
• Small bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 5 to 6 tablespoons of oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons coriander powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the chili garlic ginger paste by blending ginger, garlic, and chili peppers in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add thinly sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
3. Add the chili garlic ginger paste to the onions and cook until rawness is gone.
4. Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and coriander powder. Stir well.
5. Add sliced tomatoes and half of the chopped cilantro. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
6. Season with salt and cook down the mixture.
7. Allow the masala to cool, then puree it in a food processor until smooth.
8. Garnish with remaining cilantro.
9. Freeze any leftover masala for future use. Serve with rice or naan.

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