Simple Gravy ~ A Top notch Accompaniment!!!

Serves as a best accompaniment for all types of briyani's, pulaos, rotis, steamed rice, dosas and idlies.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1. Onions (finely chopped) - 2 medium sized
2. Ginger (crushed) - 1/2 inch piece
3. Garlic pods (crushed) - 6 to 8
4. Tomatoes (quartered) - 4 small sized
5. Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Garam masala powder - 2 tsp
9. Curry leaves - 8 to 10
10. Thick coconut milk - 1/2 cup
11. Cilantro (finely chopped) - 2 tbsp
12. Water - 2 cups
13. Oil - 2 tbsp
14. Salt - to taste
15. Sugar - 1 tsp

Make a paste of the following

1. Poppy seeds (or) Khus khus (dry roasted for a min) - 1 tsp
2. Fresh grated coconut (dry roasted until golden brown) - 3 tbsp
3. Cashew nuts - 10

Method

1. Heat oil in a wok, add onions and saute until transparent.
2. Add crushed ginger & garlic; saute for 2 min.
3. Add curry leaves, red chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and saute for few sec.
4. Add the quartered tomatoes and saute for 3 min.
5. Add the ground paste, water, salt, sugar and cook for 5 to 7 min until the gravy thickens.
6. Switch off gas & add finely chopped cilantro.
7. Stir in the thick coconut milk & serve hot.