Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 150ml vegetable stock
- 1 fresh mango, peeled and chopped
- 2 fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
Instructions:
- Soften the onion in the oil over a gentle heat for 10 minutes until golden.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Stir in the spices and fry for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped mango and tomatoes and cook gently until softened.
- Pour in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes, then blitz smooth with a stick blender.
- Take off the heat and season to taste.
The balance should be sweet first, then tangy - adjust with more lemon or sugar.
Classic with grilled chicken tikka, and good with pakora too.