Piaz Masala Recipe - A spiced tomato/onion sauce that forms a base for many Indian curries

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots offer a milder flavor, while leeks are often less expensive.

fresh coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while dried coriander is more economical.

Heat 3/4 cup of oil in a pan over high heat

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of hing

Add 4 cups of finely chopped onions and sauté until limp

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger

Add 1 tablespoon of green chilies and 1 teaspoon of salt

Continue to sauté until the onions are light brown

Add 1 teaspoon of kashmiri chili powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder and turn the heat down slightly

Add 4 chopped tomatoes and stir for 2-3 minutes

Add 1/2 cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of cilantro

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and stir for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates

Blend 10 soaked almonds and mix into the masala

Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala and stir for a couple of minutes

Cooking Techniques

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