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

How to Make Pungent sauce

• 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.