Calcutta Pasta Sauce
| Yield: | 1 Batch |
| Categories: | Sauces, Seasonings, Indian |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Cumin seed; crushed |
| 1 | tb | Paprika |
| 3 | Garlic cloves; minced | |
| 2 | tb | Fresh ginger root; minced |
| 2 | Jalapenos; seeded and minced | |
| 3 1/2 | c | Chopped fresh or canned |
| DIVIDER | -- tomatoes | |
| 1 | ts | Cardamom; ground |
| 1/2 | tb | Garam masala |
| 1/2 | c | Plain yogurt |
| 1/2 | c | Heavy cream (opt'l.) |
| DIVIDER | -- (for richer sauce) | |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh cilantro; chopped |
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