Indian White Gravy

For the onion paste Combine all the ingredients along with ¾ cup of water in a kadhai, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes. Keep aside to cool. Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and keep aside

How to proceed To make basic white gravy, heat the oil in a kadhai, add the cardamom, cloves and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the prepared onion paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes. Add the curds, mix well and cook on a slow flame for a few seconds, while stirring continuously. Switch off the flame, add the fresh cream and salt and mix well. Use the white gravy as required.