BASIC KADAI GRAVY !!!!!!!!!!!

INGREDIENTS:-

coriander seeds - 1 tbl sp
whole dry red kashmiri chillies - 10
oil - 2 1/2 tbl sp
finely chopped garlic - 2 tbl sp
finely chopped green chillies - 1 tbl sp
finely chopped tomatoes - 2 1/2 cups
tomato puree - 1/4 cup
dried fenugreek leaves(kasuri methi) - 1 tsp
garam masala - 1 tsp
salt to taste

METHOD:-

1. Combine the red chillies & coriander seeds & dry roast on a hot tawa(griddle), for 30 secs.
2. Remove & keep aside to cool.
3. Blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a kadai, add the garlic & saute on a medium flame for a few secs.
5. Add the prepared pow & saute on a medium flame for a few secs.
6. Add the green chillies & saute on a medium flame for another 30 secs.
7. Add the tomatoes, mix well & cook on a medium flame for 10-12 mins or till the oil separates, while stirring occasionally.
8. Mash it a little using potato masher.
9. Add the tomato puree, dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, salt & approx 2 tbl sp water. mix well & cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 mins, Use as required.

Storage:-

1. Use this gravy on the same day to make recipes of your choice.
2. If you wish to store it in the deep-freezer for a few weeks, cool the gravy completely, pour in food-grade zip lock bags or airtight containers & store under refrigerated conditions.
3. While making the subzi using the stored gravy, thaw & use it as per the recipe.

HAPPY COOKING :))))))