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Navratri Special: Get Restaurant-Like Taste Without Onion-Garlic, Note This Gravy Recipe.
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News18•20-09-2026, 07:42
Navratri Special: Get Restaurant-Like Taste Without Onion-Garlic, Note This Gravy Recipe.
  • •This Navratri-friendly gravy offers a restaurant-like taste without onion or garlic, perfect for sattvic meals.
  • •Made with tomatoes, cashews, and yogurt, this thick and flavorful gravy is also suitable for Jain cuisine and religious events.
  • •It can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, allowing for quick meal preparation when needed.
  • •Use this versatile gravy for dishes like Shahi Paneer, Matar Paneer, Malai Kofta, and many other vegetable preparations.
  • •For a richer taste, add melon seeds or almonds with cashews, and finish with fresh cream and kasuri methi.

Key Questions Answered

To prepare this gravy, you need 4 large tomatoes, 10-12 cashews, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh cream, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon kasuri methi, salt to taste, and 2 tablespoons ghee or oil.

The prepared gravy can be stored safely in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. When needed, you can simply add your favorite vegetables to it and quickly whip up a fresh dish.

This gravy can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes such as Shahi Paneer, Matar Paneer, Malai Kofta, Mixed Veg, Navratan Korma, Mushroom Curry, Aloo-Tamatar ki Sabzi, and Soya Chaap Curry.