How long does All Purpose Gravy take?

45 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does All Purpose Gravy serve?

14. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is All Purpose Gravy vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is All Purpose Gravy spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make All Purpose Gravy?

100 grams Cashew (half), 1.5 kg Tomato, 2000 grams Onion, 5 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 cup Oil, 3 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for All Purpose Gravy?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in All Purpose Gravy?

About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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All Purpose Gravy

Name: All Purpose Gravy
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 100 grams Cashew (half); As required Hot Water; 1.5 kg Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 1 cup Oil; 3 Bay Leaves; 6 Green Cardamom; 4 inch Cinnamon; 5 Cloves; 3 Black Cardamom; 2000 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 5 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 tbsp Salt; 3½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1½ tsp Sugar

45 min
mild
Serves 14
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Also known as base gravy · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

All purpose gravy of onions, tomato, whole spices and cashew paste, cooked until the oil floats. Mild, makes 14 servings in 45 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

14 people

Cashew (half)100 grams
Hot WaterAs required
Tomato, Roughly Chopped1.5 kg
Oil1 cup
Bay Leaves3
Green Cardamom6
Cinnamon4 inch
Cloves5
Black Cardamom3
Onion, Finely Chopped2000 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste5 tbsp
Salt3 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder3½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Sugar1½ tsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 14 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 14 people
Energy	319kcal	4466kcal
Protein	4.8g	67g
Carbohydrate	28g	389g
Fat	22g	308g
Fibre	6.2g	87g
Sugar	9.9g	139g

Cookd masalas for cashew (half)

Method

1
Soak the cashew in hot water for at least 20 minutes. Grind it into a fine paste to make cashew paste. Set this aside.
Cashew (half)Hot Water
2
Grind the tomatoes into a fine paste. Set this tomato puree aside.
Tomato
3
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil and add the whole spices.
OilBay LeavesGreen CardamomCinnamonClovesBlack Cardamom
4
Add the onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
Onion
5
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 minutes, or until the raw smell goes away. Add the tomato puree and salt. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ginger Garlic PasteSalt
6
Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderSugar
7
Add the cashew paste and cook until the oil starts floating on top. This step will take around 10 minutes. Stir regularly to make sure it does not stick to the bottom. Allow it to cool down completely. Store this in the refrigerator, airtight for up to 1 week, in a closed container.

Before you start

How long does All Purpose Gravy take?: 45 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does All Purpose Gravy serve?: 14. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is All Purpose Gravy vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is All Purpose Gravy spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make All Purpose Gravy?: 100 grams Cashew (half), 1.5 kg Tomato, 2000 grams Onion, 5 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 cup Oil, 3 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for All Purpose Gravy?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in All Purpose Gravy?: About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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LathaMarch 2023
very good
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AnushruthaNovember 2026
How long can we store this? @cookd team
M
MaddyMay 2025
Tried it for the first time and played a little with the proportions. loved the taste