Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           ghee
   2      large         onions -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic
   1      tablespoon    grated ginger
   2      teaspoons     turmeric
   2      teaspoons     cayenne
   2      teaspoons     garam masala
   4                    ripe tomatoes
     1/3  cup           yogurt
                        salt
   2 1/2  cups          water

Preparation:

Heat ghee and sauté onions and garlic until golden. Stir in ginger, turmeric, cayenne and garam masala in turn. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and yogurt. Stir in salt and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. The gravy is now ready to use. Makes 2 1/2 cups.