More recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.comhttp://www.indianrecipevideo.comhttp://www.veggierecipevideos.comRECIPE DESCRIPTION:IngredientsFOR PASTE Red bell pepper 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped Fenugreek leaf 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (If using the dry kasoori methi use 2 tablespoons) (Optional) Coriander leaves 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) Oil 3 Tablespoon (2-3 For frying the ingredients) Cumin seed 1 Tablespoon Asafoetida 1 Pinch Turmeric powder 1⁄4 Teaspoon Cashew 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) Salt To Taste Water 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)FOR GRAVY Oil 2 Tablespoon (For frying the flour) Flour 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon Water 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (or more as needed) Tomato puree 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Hunt's canned whole plum tomatoes were pureed) Bay leaves 3 Small Garam masala powder 1 Teaspoon Red chilli powder To Taste (or green chili paste) Sugar To Taste (To balance the sour flavor of the tomatoes) (Optional)DirectionsMAKING 1. Take a skillet and heat it with 2 -3 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot enough add the cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric powder, and add the red bell pepper. Saute for a couple of minutes. 2. Add the cashews and stir. Add salt and mix well. 3. Add the fresh fenugreek leaves, coriander leaves and a little water. Mix and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool. 4. Using a blender, blend the sauteed mixture till you get a paste. 5. In the same skillet add some more oil and roast the flour. Add a little bit of water, and stir at medium heat. Make sure there are no lumps formed. 6. Add the tomato puree, bay leaves, garam masala, and let it simmer. At this point add the blended gravy to this mixture. Stir in red chili powder as well. 7. Add sugar to balance the flavors. Cover and simmer for a while the gravy changes color slightly and the flavors set in. SERVING 8. This curry gravy can be served as a gravy for any Indian side dish preparation such as Shahi paneer, Mutter paneer, Malai kofta or any other similar dishes. TIPS If using cream you can avoid flour. Pour cream into the gravy in the fast few minutes of cooking.
