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Masala gravy

Masala gravy is an easy dish to make and is usually served as a side with briyani. This goes well with roti too.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp peanuts
  • 3 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 2 Tbsp dry coconut
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 5 fenugreek seeds
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 5 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ medium sized onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup tamarind water
  • salt to taste
  • ½ tsp jaggery
  • 2 Tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

Method
 

  1. First, dry roast peanuts, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and coconut.
  2. Transfer to small blender and allow it to cool completely.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, garam masala, turmeric and chilli powder, fenugreek seeds.
  4. Add ½ cup water as required and blend to smooth paste. keep aside.
  5. In a pan, heat oil and add onions, cumin and curry leaves. Saute them.
  6. Add prepared masala paste, tamarind water, jaggery and salt.
  7. Mix well and add 2 cups of water.
  8. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  9. Add corinander and further simmer for 5 min.
  10. Serve hot with briyani or roti.