one curry base
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- 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
- Add 1/2 kg chopped onions. Saute till it shrinks slightly.
- Add 30 grams garlic, 30 grams ginger, 1 tsp salt. Saute till colour changes.
- Add 1 kg sliced tomatoes. Mix well and boil for 15 mins.
- Cool and grind it to a smooth paste.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add tomato onion paste. Mix well, cover and boil for 20 mins.
- Add cashew melon paste. Cook on medium flame. Stir till oil seperates. Curry base is ready for refridgeration.