Basic gravy

Ingredients :

• Tomato - 2
• Onions - 2
• Garlic flakes - 3 to 4
• Ginger - small piece
• Dry red chillies - 4 to 5 [ deseeded ]
• Fresh curds - 1 / 2 cup
• Cashews broken - 7 to 8
• Oil - 1 tbl. sps.
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Dhania powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Garam masala powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Cinnamon - clove powder - 1 / 4 tsp
• Salt as required

Method :

Grind all ingredients together except oil [ use mixer if hand grinder not available ]
Heat oil, add paste, stir. Fry till oil separates. Then add 1 cup of water, bring to boil, simmer till the gravy become thick. Can be prepared by onion and tomato. Grind to a smooth texture.
Can be stored in freezer for 3 to 4 days.
Use this gravy with vegetables and make side dish for paratha, roti.