Topic: Non-BIR base. Tomato onion masala

[Robbo141]

Time to move on from MDB’s balti base and try something new.  I came across a recipe for tomato onion masala which seems to be a base gravy used in traditional Indian cooking so gave it a try and got some good results. 

Into the Instant Pot, add

1/2 cup veg oil
3 TBSP ginger garlic paste
3 large onions (675g)

Sauté on high for 15 mins, stir regularly

Add spices:
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cumin
3 tsp coriander
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp turmeric
1 Indian bay leaf

Stir a minute or so then add:
1/2 cup boiling water
1 can chopped tomatoes

Cancel the sauté and pressure cook for 15 mins, letting pressure release naturally.

Blitz with a stick blender.  I thinned it out a bit with hot water, to get the usual BIR thin soupy consistency. 

I’ve used it twice now, and will definitely be repeating.  Will post dish recipe separately.

Robbo