Curry Massalla Gravy Recipes

CURRY GRAVY RECIPE FROM THE CURRY GUY COOKBOOK

Steps:

• Place the onions in a 3-litre (3 US quart) stockpot over medium heat and add the salt and oil. Give it a goodstir and then add the remaining vegetable and just enough water to cover.
• You will be simmering this for some time so do not fill the pan to the rim. The water level should be about 5cm (2 inches) from the top.
• Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, covered for about 45 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, your vegetables will be much softer and the liquid will have reduced some. Add the remaining ingredients and top up with water so that the water level is again about 5cm (2 inches) from the top. Take this as aguide. If you don't need to add water at this time, you don't need to.
• Continue simmering for another 30 minutes. When the oil rises to the top and your veggies good and soft, you're ready to blend. Carefully skim the seasoned oil off the top for use in your curries or just leave it in the sauceif you like.
• Using a hand-held blender, blend for about 4 minutes until the sauce is super smooth, with no chunks and not at all grainy. This step can be done in batches in a blender. If you have a good blender, you might not need to blendas long to achieve that smooth consistency.
• At this stage, the blended sauce might be quite thick. Add water until the sauce is about the same consistency as full fat milk or single cream. Sometimes I need to pour the sauce into a larger bowl to do this.
• Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in small portions of between 500ml (2 cups) or 750ml (3 cups) for use later. The sauce can be frozen for up to three months.

MUSHROOM MASALA CURRY | MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil and add cubed onions. Boil them until transparent for about 4 mins. Drain them and cool down.
• Add onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and 12 cashews to a blender jar.
• Make a fine paste and set aside. Ensure the paste is smooth and not coarse.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. optional - When the oil becomes hot, add bay leaf, cardamoms & cinnamon.
• Pour the onion tomato puree and cook covered until the mixture thickens. Keep stirring often while frying.
• Then add red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
• Saute on a low heat until the mixture turns fragrant and leaves the sides of the pan.
• While the mixture cooks, rinse and slice the mushrooms.
• When the onion tomato masala becomes aromatic. add sliced mushrooms and salt.
• Saute for 2 to 3 mins until the flavor of mushrooms come out.
• Next pour ½ to ¾ cup water or as needed to make a thick gravy.
• Cook until the mushrooms turn tender and not soggy. If the gravy is too thick add little hot water.
• Sprinkle kasuri methi. Cover and Turn off the stove. You can also add few tbsps of cream and coriander leaves.
• Mix and serve mushroom masala hot with basmati rice or roti.
• Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil and add diced onions. Boil them for 4 to 5 mins so the raw bitter taste goes away from the onions. Drain them.
• Add them to a grinder/ blender along with tomatoes, cashews, ginger and garlic. Grind them to a very smooth puree,
• Press saute button on your Instant pot and pour 2 tablespoons oil.
• Pour the onion tomato puree and saute until thick. Keep stirring in between. Meanwhile slice the mushrooms.
• When the mixture turns thick, add all the spice powders - red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder & salt.
• Soon the mixture becomes thick and aromatic. Press cancel.
• Pour 1 cup water and deglaze the pot well by scrubbing the bottom with the spatula.
• Add mushrooms and stir. Secure the Instant pot with the lid and position the steam release valve to sealing.
• Press pressure cook button with the timer set to 3 mins.
• Once the Instant pot is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 mins. Then release the rest manually.
• Add kasuri methi and mix well. Taste test and add more salt if needed. If want you can also add some cream. Garnish with coriander leaves.

EASY INDIAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Grind the onion and tomato together in a food processor until you get a smooth paste. Add water if it is too thick and not processing well, but try not to add too much water while grinding.
• Heat the cooking oil in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the paste you just prepared. Fry for 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger pastes and fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add the powdered spices and fry until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
• Turn off the heat and allow the paste to cool completely if you're not using it immediately. Put into a container with a tight-fitting lid, label container with date and freeze.

CURRY MASSALLA GRAVY

Steps:

• Fry the onions in the oil on a medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent (5mins).
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• add Tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes.
• Add half the water and simmer for 5 minutes then add the rest of the water and spices. Stir in well and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Keep stirring regularly throughout cooking. Take the pan off the heat and leave to cool slightly before pureeing in a food processor.