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Learn how to make Universal Gravy Base with our Chef Prateek Dhawan.

Introduction
In it's simplest form it's just a lot of onions with some spices and oil. Seriously. An easy and simple multipurpose gravy base that can be used for gravy. Basically the same concept is used in most of the Indian restaurants to quickly prepare different types of curries. You may make this once and store it in the freezer and use it whenever required.

Universal Gravy Base Ingredients -
Preparation of Spice Mix
2 tbsp Oil
2 Bay Leaves
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 inches Cinnamon Sticks
7-8 Cloves
3-4 Green Cardamom Pods
1 Cup Onions (sliced)
2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic (chopped)
1 cup Tomato (chopped)
5-6 Green Chillies (chopped)
Water (as required)

Preparation of Vegetable Gravy Base :
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tbsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
1 tbsp Cumin Powder
2-3 tbsp Melon Seed Paste

Preparation of Vegetable Gravy/Curry :
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic (chopped)
250 gms Assorted Vegetables (blanched)
Salt (as per required)
Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

Preparation of Chicken Gravy/Curry :
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic (chopped)
250 gms Chicken (chopped)
Salt (as per required)
Coriander Leaves (for garnish)