Red curry premix can be prepared in advance using correct combination of masalas(Spices) and refrigerated. This Instant hot curry powder premix can be stored for upto 6 months and can be used for various vegetarian and non vegetarian recipes.

Finally Mumbai is experiencing rains. If I am not mistaken, rains and food have a real good bonding . They just go very well together and we Indians know how to enjoy this romantic season .

Coming to food, recently I have decided to make some ready premixes which can be used to prepare few Instant gravies. These premixes are prepared and refrigerated for upto 6 months.

Red curry premix is one among them and a life saver if you expect guests .You can impress them by serving some exotic gravies. I have prepared chicken tikka masala using this premix but lot of other curries including paneer tikka masala, Veg Kolhapuri, Veg Handi can be prepared. If you are running out of ideas  for lunch /  dinner, you can even use this  Instant Punjabi Gravy Premix for making delicious starters. 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Yields :120-140 Grams

Ingredients : 

• 10 Grams Cashew Powder
• 10 Grams Sesame Powder
• 10 Grams Melon Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Powder Sugar
• 1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Powder
• 2 1/2 Tablespoon Kashmiri Red chili powder
• 1  Tablespoon Dhania Powder/ Coriander seeds Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Haldi/Turmeric Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Roasted Maida/ All purpose flour
• 20 Grams Milk Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt

Whole spices: 

• 3-4 Back pepper
• 2 Cloves
• 1 medium cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 Black Cardamom
• 1/2 Tablespoon Kasoori Methi
• 1 Teaspoon oil

Method:

Take all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

To fry whole spices, heat oil and on medium heat fry whole spices till they are fragrant.

Allow whole spices to cool completely and then mix with the dry spice mixture.

And our Red curry premix is done. Isn’t it quick ? Now you don’t have to worry about what to prepare for lunch. Store this  in airtight glass jar and use whenever required. You can refrigerate this spice mix for about 6 months and use for different gravies. Using this full Red curry premix curry can be made for 4-5 people.

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