Halwai March 6, 2024

Ingredients:

• 2 medium onions, ground
• 6 Cloves – garlic, crushed
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp – grinded Ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1 level tsp – salt
• 1/2 tsp – black pepper powder
• 3/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp – chopped Cashewnuts and 2 tbsp – Poppy Seeds (khus khus), ground to a paste
• 2 tbsp – Cream
• 4 tbsp – oil/ghee
• chopped fresh coriander for garnishing

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan.
  2. Fry the onions until transparent.
  3. Stir and add ginger and garlic.
  4. Fry till they turn light brown in colour.
  5. Keep stirring while you fry the masala.
  6. Add turmeric, pepper and chilli.
  7. Stir for a min. or two.
  8. Keep stirring while you add the cashew, poppy paste and stir-fry until the oil begins to separate.
  9. Pour 1.5 or 2 cups of water.
  10. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mins.