BOTTLED TIKKA MASALA SAUCE
Finally I have finished with my bottled Tikka Masala sauce. I have pretty much followed the same procedures I do when I make my canned pasta sauce which have thus far not failed me once.
Bottled / Canned Tikka Masala sauce my way
This is the way we like it, this is just a guide and you can adjust the flavours as you please. Your first taste will be oh no sweet, then all of a sudden it will kick you in the back of your throat. It is still extremely mild for the sake of my children, so the heat can be increased to your taste. The main thing is for you to make sure with the canning of tomatoes that you always use the lemon juice.
4 kg fresh tomatoes skinned and cored and chopped up into small pieces.
½ cup plus 3Tbsp and 2 tsp Onion powder
5 tsp garlic powder
2 ½ tsp ground ginger
½ cup plus 3 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup ground coriander
2 ½ tsp chilli powder
5 tsp ground turmeric
5 tsp cumin
5 tsp garam masala
2 ¼ cup brown sugar
5 tsp salt
2 litres water
11 – 13 TBSP bottled lemon juice this depends on how much sauce you have. It is normally 1 TBSP lemon juice for every 500ml. (Do not use freshly squeezed lemon juice. With fresh lemon juice you can never be sure of the acidity levels, and it might not have enough acid for the canning process).
Combine all your ingredients into the pot except for the lemon juice and cook until the tomatoes are soft. (Add 1 teaspoon of butter to prevent foaming) Puree with a stick blender or in a food processor. You can strain the seeds out if that is what you like, but we don’t really mind the seeds. Pour in the lemon juice and bring to a rolling boil then start canning into sterilised jars. It is imperative to use super clean jars and lids or the product will not keep well. Boil in a water bath for 15 minutes.
Before use of your sauce bring to a boil and add coconut cream / cream / evaporated milk until the consistency is right for you. Enjoy
Foto en resep: Lacy Grey
Net ‘n klein nota: Ek het omtrent vyf liter gekry. Ek het gebottel in 500ml’s en het 10 bottels gekry. Sou 11 gehad het maar ek het botter vingers gehad en perongeluk die een botteltjie laat om tiep.
