Curry Gravy

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, aromatic Indian-style base for curries and stews
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Curry Gravy

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 171.5

Description

This robust curry gravy serves as the foundational backbone for countless Indian dishes, offering deep, complex flavors that develop beautifully during cooking. By starting with a base of ghee or oil and blooming fresh garlic and ginger purees, you unlock essential aromatic notes. The addition of tomato and onion purees creates a thick, luxurious texture, while turmeric, cumin, coriander, and curry powder provide the signature warm spice profile. This versatile preparation is perfect for meal prepping; freeze it in portions to have a ready-made starter for quick weeknight chana masalas, dal makhani, or vegetable kormas. It delivers authentic, home-style taste without hours of simmering every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the turmeric, curry powder, ground cumin, coriander, and chili powder with just enough water to form a smooth, ketchup-consistency paste.
  2. Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan or wok over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic puree and stir-fry for 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Add the ginger puree and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Pour in the spice paste and stir-fry vigorously until the raw smell disappears and the oil begins to separate from the masala, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the onion puree and continue to stir-fry for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and darkens slightly.
  7. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a final 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to reduce.
  8. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
  9. Spoon the hot gravy into 10 ice cube trays or small molds and let cool completely before freezing for future use.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 171.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4882.4mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 3.9g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: curry, gravy, indian, base, spice, garlic, ginger, onion, tomato, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ghee, vegetarian, vegan, meal prep, freeze, aromatic, stir fry, paste
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