Curry Masala Gravy Recipe

Name: Curry Masala Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pint ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons garlic puree; 4 tablespoons ginger pureed; 2 1/2 pints onions pureed; 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, canned with juice; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons curry powder mild; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric

Servings: persons

1/2 pint ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
5 tablespoons garlic puree
4 tablespoons ginger pureed
2 1/2 pints onions pureed
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, canned with juice
6 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons curry powder mild
2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric

1
Mix the spices with water to make a paste the consistency of ketchup.
2
Let it stand.
3
Heat 5 to 6 tablespoons of oil in a 6 to 8 pint sauepan.
4
Stir-fry the garlic puree for 30 seconds, then add the ginger puree and cook for another 30 seconds.
5
Add 5 to 6 more tablespoons of oil and when hot add the spice mixture and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
6
Add the remaining oil and the onion puree and stir-fry gently for about 10 minutes.
7
Puree the canned tomatoes in a blender then add with the tomato paste to the pan.
8
Mix in well and add enough water to get a medium thick soup consistency.
9
Add sugar and salt to taste.
10
Simmer gently for at least 30 minutes and at most 1 hour.
11
Reduce to a thickish but easily pourable applesauce texture.
12
If it starts to get too dry add a little water.
13
Separate into 10 equal portion and freeze in small freezer containers.
14
Substitute this curry gravy for the individual garlic, ginger and onion purees in many recipes.
15
This is just a mild base to which you can add spices as required.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pint ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil, 5 tablespoons garlic puree, 4 tablespoons ginger pureed, 2 1/2 pints onions pureed, and more.

Yes, Curry Masala Gravy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curry Masala Gravy

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