Biryani Gravy / Shorba (Takeaway Style)

Yield: 1

A spiced tomato and vegetable gravy with aromatic whole spices, cooked down until thick and glossy.

1 tablespoon / 15 ml vegetable oil	Fry aromatics until softened & browning	Add garlic & tomato paste, fry 30 sec	Add spices & methi with splash of base, cook 1 min until oil separates	Add vegetables & half the base, reduce by half	Add remaining base, stir & cook until vegetables tender & sauce thickens
1 bay leaf
1 cassia bark (cinnamon stick), 1 inch
1/4 brown or white onion, diced
1.5 teaspoons garlic paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon mix powder / curry powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
100 g / 3.5 oz mixed vegetables
250 ml / 8.5 fl oz curry base

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