one curry base

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One curry base

  1. Heat 1/2 cup oil. Add 1" cinnamon stick, cardamom 1 tsp, cloves 1 tsp, bay leaf 2, cumin 1 tsp. Saute on low flame
  2. Add 1/2 kg chopped onions. Saute till it shrinks slightly.
  3. Add 30 grams garlic, 30 grams ginger, 1 tsp salt. Saute till colour changes.
  4. Add 1 kg sliced tomatoes. Mix well and boil for 15 mins.
  5. Cool and grind it to a smooth paste.
  6. Soak cashews 1/4 cup, melon seeds 1/4 cup in 1/2 cup hot water for 15 mins. Blend this to a smooth paste.
  7. Heat 1/4 cup oil. Add tumeric powder 1 tsp, chilli powder 3 tbsp, coriander powder 3 tbsp, cumin powder 1 tsp, garam masala 1 tsp. Saute on low flame.
  8. Add tomato onion paste. Mix well, cover and boil for 20 mins.
  9. Add cashew melon paste. Cook on medium flame. Stir till oil seperates. Curry base is ready for refridgeration.