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Basic Indian Tomato Gravy
This traditional Indian tomato gravy can be used as a base for all sorts of vegetables, boiled eggs, cubed paneer or chicken. This is often referred to as a "curry". It is usually eaten with plain white rice or rice mixtures.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 4
- tomatoes, diced large5
- onion, diced small1
- ghee1 tbsp
- ginger paste1/2 tsp
- garlic, pounded5 clove
- chile powder1 tsp
- coriander powder1/2 tsp
- cumin powder1/2 tsp
- turmeric powder1/4 tsp
- salt, to taste
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Fry the onions in hot ghee until they start to brown.
Add the ginger and garlic and stir, then add the powdered spices. Blend well.
Throw in the tomatoes and salt to taste.
Turn the flame down to medium and cover for ten minutes. This will form a spicy gravy to which you can add any mixture of vegetables or boiled eggs or fried fish or chicken or lamb/goat.
