Vatan ( onion coconut gravy masala )

Ingredients

Garam Masala

2 cloves

1 inch cinnamon stick

2 green cardamom

pinch of nutmeg powder

2 tsp coriander seeds

2 tsp cumin seeds

2 petals star anise

Seeds of 1 black cardamom

4 tbsp dry coconut

1 inch ginger

4 cloves garlic

1 cup onion thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Heat pan on medium heat .Dry roast dry coconut powder.
2. Roast coconut till golden brown and remove from pan.
3. In the samepan add 1 tbsp oil, once oilis hot add the whole garammasala.
4. Roast for about 3 - 4 min .Add ginger and garlic and roast for 2 min.
5. Add onion and saute for about 8 - 10min on medium heat till they get brown colour.
6. Let the mixture cooldown .Grind the roasted coconut and onion-garammasala mixture to a fine paste iusing water as required.