Base Gravy

5m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and roughly chop the vegetables.
  2. 2Add 200ml of oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion, carrot, pepper, potato, ginger garlic paste, and salt to the pot.
  4. 4Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. 5Cover, turn down the heat to very low, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the onions soften fully.
  6. 6Turn the heat up to medium and add mix powder, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  7. 7Add the tomato puree, creamed coconut block, jaggery or brown sugar, and water to the pot.
  8. 8Bring to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9A few minutes before the end of the hour, add the chopped coriander stalks for extra flavor (optional).
  10. 10Blend thoroughly until smooth.
  11. 11After blending, simmer gently for another 30 minutes to meld the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Kg Brown onions
  • 100 g Carrot
  • 0.5 Green pepper
  • 100 g Potato
  • 80 g Ginger garlic paste
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 200 ml Oil
  • 2 tbsp Mix powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 160 g Tomato puree (double concentrated)
  • 40 g Creamed coconut block
  • 7 tsp Jaggery or brown sugar
  • 2 litres Water
  • 40 g Chopped coriander stalks

Equipment

Large potknifestick blender