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Chettinad Gravy
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Chettinad Gravy
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Directions
1
For masala take 1 star anise, 2 cinnamon, 1 cardamom, 4 cloves, 1/4 piece of kalpasi, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp fennel, 1 tsp cumin seeds.
2
Roast well till aromatic.
3
Add 6-7 pieces of coconut along with 6 cashews and roast.
4
Grind everything to a fine paste by adding water.
5
In a kadai add 2-3 tbsp oil, curry leaves, 2 red chilli, and 2 onions.
6
Saute well till translucent.
7
Add a puree of 2 tomatoes and saute well.
8
Meanwhile cook vegetables separately in a steamer. I have added 1/4 cup fresh peas, carrots, beans and cauliflower. You can also add potatoes.
9
Once the tomato is well softened, add 1.25 tsp chilli powder, the prepared masala and let it cook till oil separates.
10
Add the veggies and let it cook till sometime for the veggies to absorb flavour and ooze oil.
11
Serve with pulka, chapathi, parotta, idiyappam, poori or even jeera rice.
12
Happy Eating!!!!
Ingredients
1 star anise
2 cinnamon
1 cardamom
4 cloves
0.25 piece kalpasi
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp fennel
1 tsp cumin seeds
6 pieces coconut
6 cashews
2 tbsp oil
curry leaves
2 red chilli
2 onions
2 puree tomatoes
0.25 cup fresh peas
carrots
beans
cauliflower
potatoes
1.25 tsp chilli powder
salt
Equipment
kadai
steamer
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