Sooji Thalipeeth, also known as Rava Thalipeeth, is a delightful and versatile Indian flatbread from semolina (sooji or rava) herbs and spices you choose.

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Sooji Thalipeeth, also known as Rava Thalipeeth, is a delightful and versatile Indian flatbread from semolina (sooji or rava) herbs and spices you choose.
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This onion and tomato curry base in the typically North Indian Style. The same curry base you can use to make your curry with vegetables, korma or paneer gravy in a jiffy. Use it to make delicious meat curries too! So what are you waiting for?
Make a big batch and freeze it. When you need it, thaw and use it. How to make the Curry Base? Read on.
That is another post I can go on and on about it.
Today is Monday and I am part of FoodieMonday Bloghop. Today we as a group will come up with something unique yet again. Well yes, Dear Reader today we are talking about curry as #256DesiBaseCurry.
Our hostess this week is Preethi, she blogs at Preethi's Cuisine. Her recipes are simple yet tasty and easy to make check her Pickle Spiced Beetroot Raita. After all, being a busy working woman is no excuse that an Indian woman from cooking every day. The family may be okay but it is the lady who feels guilty.
Preethi, I believe, needs some help to get some delicious curries quickly and easily. The gravy must be an easy and tasty way to batch make the curry paste and use it on the day you are using them. Of course, there should not be any compromise in taste. You are dealing with a food blogger's family. We have created discerning palates that can tell the use of one extra bit of cinnamon.
So these curry bases are something anyone man or woman can make and deep freeze. When you need a gravy remove a block, thaw and use. That is the simple idea I have been using for some time now.
I made the curry base on Thursday took me a cool 40 minutes. On Friday making my Bhindi aur Paneer Masala was so easy. The recipe that takes about 90 minutes from start to end was ready in 20 minutes.
The heart of curry in India is the ingredients, the treatment of the ingredients and the variety of ingredients. This list may seem endless here but you will have them in your pantry.
The Indians have no such thing as curry powder.
Curry powder sold in the markets is what the British adapted. Spice powders are more intricate and depend on the region, dish and preferences. Check this article.
Masala we use in India is a spice mixture that can be dry or wet. The dry masala has an advantage you can store and use for longer periods. Depending on where you are buying your masala you will call a dry powder podi down south. In Karnataka its called pudi, in Maharashtra pud.
You can broadly put your curry bases in these buckets.
These following are also curry bases and generally made at homes.
The list can be very long. There are some I have never heard of and suddenly someone springs it on me!
To make your curry base with tomatoes and onions you will need
To make the curry base you will need a thick bottomed pan. I prefer my kadhai/wok.
Please note that these nutritional Values are approximate.
Making a Curry Base is very easy. Do not get upset with the long list or procedure.
As I had a busy schedule I never had the time or inclination to make equal-sized blocks in the ice tray. So what I used to do was freeze it in one container. Then after 2 days(or so) remove it and use the chopper on the block. The entire thing used to get pushed in another container and back to the freezer 15 minutes was all the time it got.
So what are you going to try making? This curry base or one of the others that I have mentioned. I will love to hear about it. Do leave a comment I read them all.
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Poonam Bachhav says
Love how versatile this onion tomato curry base is! I am.sure, with the addition of spice powders and whole spices , it would make any curry flavorful and aromatic.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
priya vj says
That is a lovely write up on the Indian curries and various recipes. Loved your recipe of onion tomato base curry. Sometimes these things make our life easy when we are in a hurry to cook up a meal .
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Swati says
Homemade is always the best and making meals is a breeze if we plan ahead and keep a batch of base sauces like this one always ready in refrigerator. Loved this versatile base curry, that I can make ahead and use it in so many different ways!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Aww! Swati you will certainly do a wonderful job.
Preethicuisine says
Love this versatile base curry. Beautifully explained Archana . Will definitely try out your base curry version. With this we can enjoy delicious curry even on busy days.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Preethi.
Vasusvegkitchen says
Onion tomato curry base is one of my favorite curry base, which I use regularly di.As always nice write up di, loved your version curry base. Liked adding pav bajji masala in it di, will try next time.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Aruna.
Sasmita says
This onion-tomato curry base is really a very versatile curry base . One can make a no of dishes using this pre-prepared masala paste specifically when in a hurry. I most of the time store this type of masala in in refrigerator
ArchanaPotdar says
All of us are birds of the same feather. ;D
Mayuri Patel says
Adding pav bhaji masala to the basic tomato onion curry base is a good idea as the masala is so aromatic and flavorful. I 've never made big batches of basic curry sauce to store but I should start as sauces like yours are so versatile.
ArchanaPotdar says
Pav bhaji masala is my go to masala for everyhing.
The Girl Next Door says
I loved your detailed write-up on different types of Indian curry bases. This tomato and onion base sounds absolutely flavourful. Having this base ready in the freezer would be so very handy. 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Definitely Priya. Try it.
NARMADHA says
This spicy onion tomato masala looks so inviting and tempting. Definitely much needed for busy working moms. I always say if you know to make onion tomato masala you are chef and you can create so many wonderful dishes.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Nailed it Narmadha.
Bless my food by Payal says
Indeed a very helpful recipe, especially, for working families. It saves lots of time in the morning. Truly a worth keeping recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Pavani says
That is such a flavorful and delicious curry base. Always great to have something like this in the freezer/ fridge to make quick curries.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Pavani.
Lata Lala says
It's such a time saver recipe for working couples during morning rush hours. An important cooking ingredient this curry base is must foe almost all individuals.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Uma Srinivas says
I love this kind of curry base. This will be handy for many curries if you prepare ahead and keep it in the fridge! Lovely share!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Such an essential recipe for beginner cooks. Having a good curry base is the most important thing to make the most flavorful curry. Love the recipe!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sandhya.
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says
This verstaile onion and tomato curry base is so handy. Such a simple and easy sauce recipe to keep.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Padma Veeranki says
This is such a versatile curry base and very handy on busy days. Saves lot of time & you can still enjoy good food. You have explained so well...will be very useful for beginner cooks!!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
sapana says
This is one of the most used curry base in my house. Though I have never thought of making it ahead of time but it is such a nice idea to store it in freezer. Loved reading all about the curries based on different gravy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sapana.