This is a basic Indian onion tomato masala paste with some spices. This masala paste freezes well and can be used in a number of recipes making it a must for busy days.
Ingredients
2 big onions + 2 onions for tempering
4 tomatoes
8 garlic cloves
10 cashew nuts
2 inches ginger piece
6 tsp oil
1 tsp turmeric powder
3 tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp jeera/ cumin powder
2 tblsp Kasuri methi
Procedure
Roughly chop 2 onions, tomatoes, and ginger
Put chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic cloves, cashews in a pan, add 1/2 cup water and cook for 10 mins or till tomatoes are cooked
You can also cook in a cooker for 2 whistles
Let it cool, once it comes to room temperature blend it into a smooth paste.
Finely chop the remaining two onions
Heat oil in a pan add the finely chopped onions and fry till they turn transparent
Add the ground paste and fry for 10 mins
Now add in the spice powders one by one and fry for 2-3 mins
Add Kasuri methi, stir well and turn off the flame
Once it comes to room temperature store it in a clean dry jar and preserves it in the freezer.
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