Tomato Gravy, Indian

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern  

Base Type

Beef  

Course

Appetizer  

Preparation Time

10-30 Minutes  

Difficulty

Easy  

Serving Size

Refresh / Double it

Comments

Eat with Basmati rice  

Source

 

Source Description

 

Last Modified

2010-01-16  

User

Joyce McGuire

                
5 ea
fresh, chopped tomato 

1 ea
diced onion, yellow 

1 T
 ghee 

1/2 t
 Fresh ground ginger root 

1 t
Indian chili chili powder 

1/2 t
 coriander, ground 

1/2 t
 turmeric powder 

1 ds
to taste salt 

1 lb
 chicken (optional)

5 clv
pounded garlic 

            

Fry the onions in hot ghee until they start to brown, do not over cook!

Stir in ginger and garlic, stir and then add powdered spices.  Blend well.

Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Turn heat to medium, cover and simmer 10 minutes.  If using chicken, simmer until chicken is cooked.

This gravy can be used over vegetables or eaten plain with rice.  

Optional:  Add ground cloves and cinnamon to taste.