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Ingredientes
- ½tsp
- Red Chili powder
- ½tsp
- Garam Masala
- To Taste
- Salt
- For the Gravy:
- 1
- Medium Onion, coarsely chopped
- 1tbsp
- Tomato paste
- 1cup
- Tomato puree
- 1tbsp
- Cashew or Almond butter (or soak 1tbsp almonds or cashews in warm water, then grind them to a smooth paste)
- ½tsp
- Ground Coriander
- ½tsp
- Ground Cumin
- 1tsp
- Red Chili powder (adjust as per taste)
- ½tsp
- Garam Masala
- 1
- Bay leaf
- 2
- Cardamom pods
- 1" piece
- Ginger, finely grated
- To Taste
- Salt
- 1~2tbsp
- Cream (optional)
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