Bungalow Foods Caramelized Onion Indian Simmering Sauce (16 oz, 2-pack) is a ready-to-cook Indian-style simmer sauce designed to bring deep, rich onion-based curry flavour to home cooking with minimal effort.
It’s part of Bungalow Foods’ line of chef-inspired Indian simmer sauces, created in collaboration with chef Vikas Khanna, and focuses on a caramelized onion base that acts as a versatile “mother sauce” for Indian-style dishes.
Flavour & Profile
Rich, sweet-savoury caramelized onion flavour
Built on traditional Indian spice foundations (garlic, cumin-style warmth, aromatic spices depending on batch)
Mild to medium spice level (generally not very hot)
Texture & Consistency
Thick, smooth sauce (similar to a curry base)
Designed to coat proteins and vegetables well during simmering
Ingredients (typical style)
While exact formulations can vary, similar Bungalow simmer sauces usually include:
Caramelized onions (primary flavour base)
Tomato or yogurt/cream elements for body
Garlic and blended Indian spices
Oil, salt, and stabilizers for shelf stability
How to Use
Very simple “one-pan curry” approach:
Sauté chicken, paneer, shrimp, or vegetables
Add sauce directly from jar
Simmer 10–15 minutes until cooked through
Serve with rice, naan, or roti
Best Pairings
Chicken curry (most common use)
Paneer tikka-style dishes
Lamb or beef stews
Roasted vegetables or chickpeas for vegetarian meals
What Makes It Popular
Saves time compared to building curry base from scratch
Strong onion foundation gives depth without long cooking
Works as a flexible base for multiple Indian-inspired dishes
