Gravy for curries

To make a subzi, just heat about ½ cup of any of these gravies, add 2 cups of boiled mixed vegetables and salt and cook for 8-10 minutes. Water may be added as required and fresh cream to make it richer.

Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients

750 gms tomatoes 1 tablespoon coriander (dhania) seeds 10 whole dry red chillies, broken into pieces 6 cloves garlic, chopped 4 green chillies, chopped 50 mm. (2") piece ginger, grated 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 1 teaspoon garam masala 4 tablespoon oil salt to taste

Method

1. Roast the coriander seeds and red chillies lightly on a tava (griddle) and pound with a mortar and pestle to crush them. 2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic and sauté over medium heat for a few minutes. 3. Add the pounded spices and cook for a few seconds. 4. Add the green chillies and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. 5. Add the tomatoes and fry until the oil comes to the surface. 6. Add the kasuri methi and salt and sprinkle garam masala. 7. Cool and freeze in an air-tight container or in polythene bags.