Swahili Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1 1/2 inches fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 red chilies, finely chopped
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 egg tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 2/3 cups coconut milk

Recipe

• 1 pour the olive oil into a large frying pan over a gentle heat and add all the ingredients, except for the coconut milk. cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and then stir in the coconut milk.
• 2 simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.