1tablespoonCilantro or coriander leavesfinely chopped
Instructions
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
Once hot add whole spices. Saute for a minute.
Then add chopped ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute.
Now add besan and mix immediately. Cook with stirring constantly for 30-40 seconds or till it is roasted and you get the nutty aroma of roasted flour.
Add chopped tomatoes and mix well.
Add red chili powder and salt. Stir well.
Now add water. Bring it to a boil.
Let it simmer for 15 minutes or till the tomatoes get soft.
Then turn off the stove.
If using blender or grinder to make the puree, let the mixture cool slightly and then make puree. Please discard the bay leaf. If using the hand blender, you can puree it right away.
Make sure that the puree is nice and smooth. Pour back to the pan/pot.
Lastly add chopped coriander leaves and turn off the stove.