How to Make Indian Restaurant Base Curry Sauce | Authentic BIR Base Gravy Recipe

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits and flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt; stir well to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer, cooking for 15 minutes.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Return the sauce to the pot and stir in garam masala.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Finish with cream and lemon juice, stirring until well combined.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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