Fried Chicken Sauce

This versatile Fried Chicken Sauce is actually a robust, aromatic base sauce inspired by Indian cooking techniques. It features a deep foundation of caramelized onions, fresh ginger, and garlic, blended with a warm medley of spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The result is a thick, flavorful paste that delivers authentic, home-style taste to any dish. While the title suggests chicken, this sauce is vegan-friendly and incredibly adaptable. It serves as an excellent starting point for curries, stews, or as a dipping sauce for fried foods. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this sauce allows you to build complex flavors quickly. Store it in the refrigerator for quick access or freeze portions for later use.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 1001.4

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This versatile Fried Chicken Sauce is actually a robust, aromatic base sauce inspired by Indian cooking techniques. It features a deep foundation of caramelized onions, fresh ginger, and garlic, blended with a warm medley of spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The result is a thick, flavorful paste that delivers authentic, home-style taste to any dish. While the title suggests chicken, this sauce is vegan-friendly and incredibly adaptable. It serves as an excellent starting point for curries, stews, or as a dipping sauce for fried foods. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this sauce allows you to build complex flavors quickly. Store it in the refrigerator for quick access or freeze portions for later use.

Directions

1
Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the crushed garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil.
3
Stir fry the garlic and ginger until they are light brown and fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
4
Add the chopped, blanched onions to the pot.
5
Cook the onions, stirring frequently, for about ten minutes until they begin to soften and caramelize.
6
Stir in the turmeric, curry powder, chilli powder, ground cumin, garam masala, and ground coriander.
7
Continue to stir fry the spice mixture for another 3 minutes to toast the spices and release their oils.
8
Add the tomato puree and ajowan seeds to the pot and mix thoroughly.
9
Pour in 1 cup of water and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
10
Add the salt and mix well.
11
Simmer the sauce for a final ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
12
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
13
Transfer the cooled sauce to a blender or food processor.
14
Blend the sauce until it reaches a smooth, very fine texture.
15
Return the blended sauce to the pot or transfer to storage containers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1001.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.9g100%
Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2464.4mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 108.4g37%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
Sugars 84.8g
Protein 6.6g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: indian sauce, curry base, onion sauce, spice paste, vegan, ginger garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ajowan, tomato puree, blended sauce, meal prep, freezer friendly, aromatic, homemade, spicy, condiment, dipping sauce

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