How long does Healthy base gravy take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Healthy base gravy serve?

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

Is Healthy base gravy vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Healthy base 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 Healthy base gravy?

200 grams Onion, 250 grams Tomato, 50 grams Carrot, 100 grams Green Capsicum, 100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 200 grams Paneer, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Healthy base gravy?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Healthy base gravy?

About 307 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Healthy base gravy

Name: Healthy base gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 200 grams Onion, Diced; 50 grams Carrot, Slices; 100 grams Green Capsicum, Diced; 250 grams Tomato, Diced; 100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Diced; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Garlic, Chopped; 1 tsp Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Butter; ¼ cup Water; 200 grams Paneer, Diced; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Fresh Cream

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Butter chicken, Butter paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free

Healthy base gravy of roasted carrot, capsicum, tomato, pumpkin and onion, cooked with butter. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Diced200 grams
Carrot, Slices50 grams
Green Capsicum, Diced100 grams
Tomato, Diced250 grams
Yellow Pumpkin, Diced100 grams
Garlic10 cloves
Cumin1 tsp
Garlic, Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Chopped1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Butter1 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Paneer, Diced200 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Fresh Cream1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	307kcal	1228kcal
Protein	12g	47g
Carbohydrate	17g	67g
Fat	22g	89g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	6.5g	26g

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Method

1
In a saucepan, add oil, add the vegetables, along with garlic and roast for 15 mins
OilOnionCarrotGreen CapsicumTomatoYellow PumpkinGarlic
2
Cool it down and grind it into a smooth puree
3
In a pan, add oil. Add jeera, let it splutter. Then add chopped garlic and green chillies. Saute for few seconds. Pour the vegetable puree.
OilCuminGarlicGreen Chilli
4
Add the kashmiri chili powder, garam masala and mix. Roast it for a while till the raw taste goes away. Season with salt. Finish off with butter
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltButter
5
Any protein or vegetable of choice can be added to this base gravy to make different preparations, eg, butter paneer masala, butter chicken, kadai paneer, etc.
WaterPaneerCoriander LeavesFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Healthy base gravy take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Healthy base gravy serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Healthy base gravy vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Healthy base 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 Healthy base gravy?: 200 grams Onion, 250 grams Tomato, 50 grams Carrot, 100 grams Green Capsicum, 100 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 200 grams Paneer, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Healthy base gravy?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Healthy base gravy?: About 307 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.