Gravy Recipe
Gravy is the foundation of many Indian curries, sabzis and restaurant-style dishes. A perfect Gravy Recipe should be thick, smooth, aromatic and packed with balanced spices. Moreover, a well-prepared gravy enhances the taste of vegetables, paneer, chicken and other curry recipes.
The secret to achieving deep, rich flavor is quality onion powder. Crait Onion Powder is specially formulated to deliver a strong, natural onion taste in an easy-to-use form. Furthermore, it helps create restaurant-style gravy without the need for lengthy onion cooking or grinding.
Available through CraitWorld, this premium cooking ingredient helps home cooks prepare flavorful curry bases with confidence. Therefore, this Gravy Recipe delivers rich aroma, smooth texture and authentic restaurant-style taste for a wide variety of Indian dishes.
Ingredients for Gravy Base
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt (as per taste)
- 2 tbsp Crait Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder (extra for deep flavor)
- 1 cup water or stock
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 2 tbsp cream or cashew paste (optional for richness)
Step-by-Step Method
1. Prepare the Base Masala
Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter until aromatic.
Next, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for one minute until the raw aroma disappears.
2. Add the Tomato Puree
Pour the tomato puree into the pan and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the oil begins to separate and the masala becomes thick.
3. Add the Spices
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes so the spices blend well.
4. Add Crait Onion Powder
Add 2 tablespoons of Crait Onion Powder to the masala and stir continuously until it blends evenly.
This important step gives the Gravy Recipe its natural onion sweetness, rich depth and authentic restaurant-style aroma without the need to cook onions for a long time.
5. Add Water and Simmer
Pour the water or vegetable stock into the pan and stir well. Allow the gravy to simmer for 5–7 minutes until it reaches a smooth and slightly thick consistency.
6. Enrich the Texture
Add fresh cream or cashew paste if you prefer a richer gravy. Mix gently until the gravy becomes creamy and smooth.
This step enhances the texture of the Gravy Recipe and gives it a luxurious finish.
7. Garnish and Serve
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle a little extra Crait Onion Powder over the gravy for enhanced aroma.
Serve the Gravy Recipe hot with paneer, vegetables, chicken, roti, naan, paratha or steamed rice.
