Basic Gravy
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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    tomato
   1                    onion
   3      cloves        garlic -- (3 to 4)
   1      1 inch piece  ginger
   4                    dry red chillies -- (deseeded)
     1/2  cup           curds
   6                    cashews broken -- (6 to 7)
   1      tablespoon    oil
     1/2  teaspoon      red chilli powder
     1/2  teaspoon      dhania powder
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   3      pinches       asafoetida -- (3 to 4)
     1/4  teaspoon      garam masala
   3      pinches       cinnamon-clove powder -- (3 to 4)
                        salt to taste
 

Preparation:

Grind all ingredients together except oil (use mixer if hand grinder not available). Heat oil, add paste, stir fry till oil separates. Add 1 cup water, bring to boil, simmer till thick.