How to make Indian Bhuna Masala

How to make Indian Bhuna Masala - Recipe to make the base for all Indian Sauces.It's easily Freezable and a great shortcut.

Course Sauce, tips and resources

Cuisine Indian

Keyword How to make Indian Bhuna Masala

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Author Chhavi

Heat the oil in a Kadai or a pan
When its hot, add Jeera and let it splutter.Add Bay leaf, cloves and Star Anise if using.
Add the Green Chilli and Ginger Garlic.Cook for 30 seconds
Add the chopped onions and saute till they are medium brown.Takes about 10 minutes.
To the onions, Add the spice powders- Coriander powder, Garam Masala and Chilli Powder.Roast the masala for about 30 seconds.
Once the onions and masalas are cooked, add the tomatoes puree.Mix everything toghether
Bhuno or cook the masala till the water evaporates and the masala looks solidish and the smell of raw tomato goes away.This step takes about 10-15 minutes.
Use as required in Curries and Sabzis.

Heat the instant pot in SAUTE mode.Once hot, add oil.
When it's hot, add Jeera and let it splutter.Add Bay leaf, cloves and Star Anise if using.
Add the Green Chilli and Ginger Garlic.Cook for 30 seconds
Add the chopped onions and saute till they are medium brown.Takes about 10 minutes.
To the onions, Add the spice powders- Coriander powder, Garam Masala and Chilli Powder.Roast the masala for about 30 seconds.
Once the onions and masalas are cooked, add the tomatoes puree.Mix everything toghether and cancel SAUTE ,close the instant pot.
Select PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes on HIGH with the valve in SEALED position.
After the cooking time is over, Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Open, give it a stir.Let is cool down before transferring to storage.