How to make restaurant-style makhani gravy
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firstly, in pan heat 1 tsp butter and 2 tsp oil.
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add 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 5 cloves. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 2 tomato, ¼ cup cashew, 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger, ½ tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp salt.
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saute for a minute or until the tomato shrinks slightly.
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further add 1 cup water, cover and boil for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are cooked well.
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cool completely, and blend to smooth paste. keep aside.
How to boil vegetables
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firstly, in a large vessel take hot water, add 1 tsp salt and get to a boil.
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add 20 florets gobi, 1 carrot and boil for 2 minutes.
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now add 10 beans, ½ cup peas and 1 cup palak.
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stir and get to a boil. do not over the vegetables as they turn mushy.
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drain off the vegetables and keep them aside. you can use leftover water as veg stock to prepare soup or use to knead the dough.
How to make nizami curry
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee.
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add 1 bay leaf, 2 pods black cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp ajwain.
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saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 1 tomato and saute until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
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additionally, add prepared makhani gravy and 1 tsp salt.
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stir and cook until the oil separates from the gravy.
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now add boiled vegetables and mix coating the gravy well.
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further, add 1 cup water and 1 chilli. mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
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also, add 15 cubes of paneer and ¼ cup cream. mix well combine everything well.
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cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed well.
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now add 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp kasuri methi, ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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finally, enjoy nizami handi with roti or naan.
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Notes
- firstly, adding cream and cashew will enhance the flavour and makes gravy rich and creamy.
- also, you can add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.
- additionally, adding sugar at the end will balance the tanginess of tomatoes.
- finally, nizami handi recipe tastes great when served creamy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/veg-nizami-handi-recipe/