3 oz. Unsalted Butter
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
6 each Whole Garlic Cloves , minced
2 oz. Fresh Ginger , peeled and minced
4 each Fresh Serrano Peppers , seeded
3 oz. Tomato Paste
4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
2 tsp. Garam Masala
16 each Roma Tomatoes , seeded and diced
3 tsp. Salt
16 fl. oz. Water
16 fl. oz. Heavy Cream
1 Tbsp. Ground Fenugreek
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro , minced
1.) Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add the butter and olive oil. When butter has melted, add the garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2.) Add the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes. Add the paprika and garam masala, and sauté for about 1 minute.
3.) Add the tomatoes, salt, water and cream. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes.
4.) Pour sauce into a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Pour back into the pan, and bring back up to a boil. Add the fenugreek. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes.
5.) Stir in minced cilantro and reserve warm for assembly.