North Indian Gravy Base & Creamy gravy with Cashews & Paneer
Ingredients (ಬೇಕಾಗುವ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು):
Gravy Base (ಗ್ರೇವಿಯ ಮಸಾಲೆ):
4 medium sized Tomatoes | ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಟೊಮೇಟೊ
4 Garlic cloves | ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ ಎಸಳುಗಳು
1/4 inch Ginger | ಶುಂಠಿ
2 medium sized Onion | ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಈರುಳ್ಳಿ
1 tsp Poppy seeds | ಗಸಗಸೆ ಬೀಜಗಳು
1.5 inch sized Cinnamon sticks | ಚೆಕ್ಕೆ
3 Cloves | ಲವಂಗ
1 Bay leaf | ಚೆಕ್ಕೆ ಎಲೆ
3 - 4 Red Chillies | ಕೆಂಪು ಒಣ ಮೆಣಸು
1/4 cup broken Cashews | ಗೋಡಂಬಿ (ಗೇರು ಬೀಜ) ತುಂಡುಗಳು
4 tsp Oil or Ghee | ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಅಥವಾ ತುಪ್ಪ
Salt to taste | ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು
1/2 cup grated Coconut | ತುರಿದ ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ
Whipped Cream (ಹಾಲಿನ ಕೆನೆ):
2 - 3 tsp broken Cashews | ಗೋಡಂಬಿ (ಗೇರು ಬೀಜ) ತುಂಡುಗಳು
3 Tbs Cream of Milk | ಹಾಲಿನ ಕೆನೆ
1/2 cup of Milk | ಹಾಲು
Kaju Paneer Masala (ಕಾಜು ಪನೀರ್ ಮಸಾಲೆ):
400 - 500 grams Paneer | ಪನೀರ್
1/3 - 1/2 cup broken Cashews | ಗೋಡಂಬಿ (ಗೇರು ಬೀಜ) ತುಂಡುಗಳು
2 Tbs Ghee | ತುಪ್ಪ
1- 2 Bay leaves | ಚೆಕ್ಕೆ ಎಲೆ
2 - 3 tsp dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi) | ಒಣಗಿಸಿದ ಮೆಂತೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (ಕಸೂರಿ ಮೇತಿ)
1/4 tsp of Turmeric powder | ಅರಶಿನ ಹುಡಿ
Salt to taste | ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು
3/4 - 1 cup of prepared Whipped Cream | ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ ಹಾಲಿನ ಕೆನೆ
2 cups prepared Gravy Base (Masala) | ತಯಾರಿಸಿದ ಗ್ರೇವಿಯ ಮಸಾಲೆ
10 - 12 strands of Coriander leaves | ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು
Recipe (ಮಾಡುವ ವಿಧಾನ):
Gravy Base (ಗ್ರೇವಿಯ ಮಸಾಲೆ):
Chop onion into medium sized thin pieces as shown in the picture below. Chop the tomato into medium sized pieces. Grate or finely chop the ginger, garlic as shown in the picture below.
Put 4 tsp oil or ghee in a pan and heat. Add cashew nuts, cloves, 1 bay leaf, cinnamon, red chillies, poppy seeds and fry them for about 1-2 mins in medium low flame.
Add chopped ginger garlic and fry them for about 1-2 mins in low flame. Add chopped onions and fry them for about 3-4 mins in low/medium flame.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and mix them well. Cook them well in a low flame without adding any water by covering the lid.
Once cooled, put this mixture, add coconut and grind it to smooth paste.
Chop onion into medium sized thin pieces as shown in the picture below. Chop the tomato into medium sized pieces. Grate or finely chop the ginger, garlic as shown in the picture below.
Put 4 tsp oil or ghee in a pan and heat. Add cashew nuts, cloves, 1 bay leaf, cinnamon, red chillies, poppy seeds and fry them for about 1-2 mins in medium low flame.
Add chopped ginger garlic and fry them for about 1-2 mins in low flame. Add chopped onions and fry them for about 3-4 mins in low/medium flame.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt and mix them well. Cook them well in a low flame without adding any water by covering the lid.
Whipped Cream (ಹಾಲಿನ ಕೆನೆ):
Put cashews, cream of milk, milk in a mixer and grind it to smooth paste. (Consistency should be like that of milkshake - Adjust it by adding more milk)
Kaju Paneer Masala (ಕಾಜು ಪನೀರ್ ಮಸಾಲೆ):
Dice the paneer into medium sized pieces as shown in the picture below.
Add diced paneer, sprinkle some salt and saute them in low flame for about 3-4 mins.
Add the prepared gravy masala, saute this in low flame for about 4-5 mins.
Add required amount of water and mix well & bring it to boil.
Add prepared cream of milk and mix them well. Keep the gravy in low flame for about 2-3 mins.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and keep the curry in low flame for about 1-2 mins.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and keep the curry in low flame for about 1-2 mins.
Tips (ಸಲಹೆ):
* Gravy base can be prepared in bulk & stored in freezer for instant usage
* Instead of Paneer, mixed vegetables or Okra or Cauliflower, Potato with Green Peas can also be used for this gravy
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* ಗ್ರೇವಿಯ ಮಸಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ಒಮ್ಮೆಲೇ ಮಾಡಿ ಫ್ರೀಜರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟು, ಬೇಕಾದಾಗ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಬಹುದು
* ಪನೀರಿನ ಬದಲಾಗಿ, ಮಿಶ್ರ ತರಕಾರಿಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ ಅಥವಾ ಹೂಕೋಸು, ಬಟಾಟೆ, ಬಟಾಣಿ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸಬಹುದು
