Gado Gado Sauce - SHARAN

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tsp ground coriander ( dhania ) seeds
• 1 tsp ground cumin seeds ( jeera )
• 1 green chilli (optional), finely chopped
• 400 ml thin coconut milk (use water instead of coconut milk for a lighter sauce)
• 8 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
• 3 dates, finely chopped / 1 tbsp date paste (or more to taste)
• Unrefined salt to taste
• Black pepper ( kali mirch ) powder to taste
• Plenty of lemon juice to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (optional), chopped