Tayyaar shorwa (ready gravy)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGhee
2largesOnions; finely chopped
4largesCloves garlic; sliced
1teaspoonFresh ginger root; grated
2teaspoonsTurmeric
2teaspoonsCayenne pepper
2teaspoonsGaram masala
4Ripe tomatoes; quartered
cupPlain yogurt
Salt; to taste
canTepid water

Directions

Heat the ghee in a deep saucepan over moderate heat, and saute the onions and garlic until golden. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and garam masala -- one by one -- and stir-fry about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes and yogurt; stir in salt and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

The gravy is now ready to use as needed.

Makes 2½ cups.

Recipe by: Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Michael Pandya Posted to recipelu-digest by Sharon Raghavachary <schary@...> on Feb 06, 1998