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All hail the Tikka Masala sauce!!

This started out as an indonesian meal of beef served with a pickled cucumber salad, but we added Naan bread and Patak's Tikka Masala sauce as side dishes.  The beef was incredible when dipped in the Tikka Masala, and Sasha says it's now his second favorite dipping sauce after Tzatziki!!! Beef with Pickled Cucumber Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup cashews 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or other Asian chili paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 4 8 oz beef steaks Vegetable oil, for grilling Directions 1. In a small heavy skillet, combine the cashews and coriander seeds and place over medium heat. Cook, shaking the skillet frequently, until the cashews are lightly browned and the coriander is fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. 2. In a food processor, combine the toasted cashews, coriander, shallots, garlic, ginger, sambal, fish s...