Blazing Phaal Curry Sauce
This legendary phaal curry sauce is not for the faint of heart. Featuring ghost peppers and habaneros, this intensely spicy sauce delivers explosive heat alongside complex Indian spice flavors. Perfect for those seeking the ultimate curry challenge, this sauce will transform any meat or vegetables into a fiery feast that tests your spice tolerance limits.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 45kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp rapeseed or mustard oil
- 1 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 4 habanero or 3 ghost peppers chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2-3 tbsp hot chili powder
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add fennel seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add finely chopped onion and garlic-ginger paste; sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add chopped hot peppers and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring carefully.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, kasuri methi, chilli flakes, and salt to taste.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until oil begins to separate from the mixture.
- Add garam masala and fresh coriander; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Notes
Start with fewer peppers and gradually increase to build your heat tolerance - you can always add more but cannot remove heat once added.
Wear gloves when handling ghost peppers and habaneros, and avoid touching your face or eyes.
Keep dairy products like milk, yogurt, or ice cream nearby when tasting or serving.
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to 3 months.
To use with meat or vegetables, coat your cooked protein in the sauce and simmer until heated through and sauce thickens.
Open windows and maintain good ventilation while cooking as the fumes can be overwhelming.
Adjust consistency by adding small amounts of water or stock if the sauce becomes too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g