Ingredients

For Masala
¼ cup Ghee, घी
2-3 Green cardamom, हरी इलायची
10-12 Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
1 ¼ tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
5 medium size Onion, slice, प्याज
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
2 heaped tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
2 tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
¼ tsp Asafoetida, हींग
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
¼ cup Coriander leaves, धनिया पत्ता
Little water, पानी
3 medium size Tomato, roughly chopped, टमाटर

Cooking Instructions

For Masala: In a large pot, add ghee once it's hot, add green cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin seeds and let it splutter well. Add onion and saute until light pink in color. Add salt to taste, coriander powder, degi red chilli powder, asafoetida and turmeric powder saute it well. Add coriander leaves, little water and cook for 2-4 minutes. Add tomato and mix everything well. Cook until the tomatoes are softened. Once the ghee is separated from the masala. let the masala come to room temperature. Transfer the masala into the grinder jar and grind it into a smooth paste. Keep it aside for further use.