Pungent Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 red chilli finely chopped
• 10 flakes garlic finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. ginger grated
• 1 stalk celery finely chopped
• 1 stalk mint leaves finely chopped
• 1 spring onion with greens
• 1 tbsp. cornflour
• 1 stalk choice of herb (basil, thyme, rosemary)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. soya sauce
• 1/4 tsp. crushed black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. oil

Method

• Dissolve cornflour in 1/2 cup water. Keep aside. Chop herb very fine, keep aside. Heat oil, add ginger, garlic, chillies, stirfry.
• Add chopped onions, celery, stir. Add remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Add sugar, salt, soya sauce, mint, herb, pepper.
• Add cornflour, stir and cook till sauce becomes transparent. Serve hot, with steamed rice, snacks, bhajias, and even soups.