Momo Sauce

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. ghee or unsalted butter
1 tsp. minced ginger
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 tsp. garam masala
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. New Mexican chile powder
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

Heat the ghee in a pot, then add the ginger, garlic and onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the garam masala, turmeric and New Mexican chile powder. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper, and mix well. Garnish the sauce with green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.

Recipe from India Snacks.

Adapted from Betty Jung, “The Kopan Cookbook”