Ingredients
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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1 tablespoon margarine
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
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2 tablespoons ground coriander
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 tomatoes
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2 serrano chile peppers, seeded
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½ cup fresh cilantro
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½ cup yogurt, whisked until smooth
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3 cups water
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil and margarine in a small skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until very brown, 10 to 15 minutes; do not undercook or sauce will taste funny.
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Add garlic and ginger to onions; sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
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Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Do not rinse the food processor. Place blended onion mixture in a large saucepan. Stir in coriander, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; cook over low heat until mixture is thick and has a paste-like consistency.
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Purée tomatoes, chile peppers, and cilantro in the food processor until smooth.
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Add to onion mixture and stir over low heat, cooking off moisture from tomatoes and peppers.
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Add yogurt a little bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
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Blend mixture in the food processor until smooth
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Return to saucepan, add water, and increase heat to high; bring sauce to a rolling boil. Cover saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
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Serving Suggestions:
To serve with meat: Cook meat separately, then simmer in sauce for 5 to 10 minutes before serving over rice or with bread.
To serve with vegetables: Steam raw veggies until tender, 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer in sauce for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 75 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
Sodium 35mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 69mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 144mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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