Base Gravy Masala - Base Gravy Recipe
  1. In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, cumin powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder with ⅓ cup water to make spice paste

  2. Heat oil over medium heat

  3. Add dry bay leaves, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, and cumin seeds; allow seeds to splutter

  4. Add chopped onions with ¼ teaspoon salt and stir on medium heat until slightly brown

  5. Add spice paste and fry on low heat for 2-3 minutes

  6. Add chopped green chilli, grated ginger, and grated garlic; fry on medium heat until oil floats on top

  7. Add crushed tomatoes with ½ teaspoon salt and stir on medium heat until tomatoes are well cooked and oil separates

  8. Make smooth cashew nut paste by blending soaked cashew nuts

  9. Add cashew nut paste after tomatoes and onions have become one mass

  10. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until oil oozes out along sides or floats on top

  11. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick

  12. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in portions for up to 6 months

Course🥫Base Sauce

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥣Gravy

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions📆Everyday🔪Meal Prep

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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