Makhni Sauce Recipe "Master Gravy" by Head Chef | at Saffron Circle | Indian Restaurant in London

You guys asked for it, so here it is. Makhni Sauce Master Gravy, a recipe very often requested by viewers, but seldom revealed by chefs, but in this video Head Chef Phool Prasad kindly shows us his full recipe making process for making Makhni Sauce Master Gravy.
MAKHNI SAUCE (MASTER GRAVY) RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
* Boiled & peeled Tomatoes
* Fresh Green Chillies
* Fresh Green Coriander
* Fresh Ginger
* Fresh Garlic
* Vegetable Oil
* Deggi Mirch (Mild Chilli Powder)
* Cinnamon Sticks
* Dry Bay Leaves
* Cloves
* Green Cardamom
* Mace
* Black Cardamom
* Salt
* Sugar
As the mixture stars boiling in the pan, it will increase in volume, so be sure to use a large enough cooking pot to prevent it from spilling out.
Please note that the above gravy is a tomato based gravy (which by itself is quite tangy) in the restaurant it's used alongside an Onion Masala (made using Onion & Tomato, Ginger & Garlic, homemade Garam Masala).
After making the Makhni Sauce (which is vegan), Chef Phool Prasad shares his recipe for making Chana Masala using the freshly prepared Makhni Sauce.
CHANA MASALA RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
* Oil
* Carom Seeds
* Garlic
* Boiled Chickpeas
* Makhni Sauce
* Onion Masala (Onion & Tomato, Ginger & Garlic, Homemade Garam Masala)
* Salt
* Mild Chilli Powder (Deggi Mirch)
* Chana Masala
* Green Coriander
* Ginger (cut into Thin Sticks)
When you visit an Indian restaurant, have you ever wondered how the fully cooked dishes arrive so quickly on your table? The "secret" to the chefs being able to cook & serve so quickly is in the pre-cooked gravies & sauces (also known as British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Gravy) which are prepared in advance. The actual processes for the sauces are quite time-consuming (as you will see in this video), but the efforts are very much worthwhile.
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Chef Phool Prasad tells us that he uses the Vegan gravy in vegan dishes such as Veg Jalfrezi, Bombay Potatoes, Chana Masala, he also uses it in Paneer Butter Masala and also adds Cream, Butter and Honey.
A special thank you to Satish bhai, Head Chef Phool Prasad, Tandoor chef Bhuman Lama, Alina, who welcomed me and graciously allowed me a special glimpse into their kitchen to do the videoing
Saffron Circle Restaurant is located at: 7 New College Parade, Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 5EP
If you have any questions, such as their opening times etc their telephone number is:020 7722 8474
Located in Swiss Cottage, Saffron Circle serves famous and popular dishes vegetarian and non- veg from all over India, including chaats, small plates, curries, and biryanis.
Saffron Circle is the first UK outpost from successful US restaurant group Saffron Valley, who operates five restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(27/06/21)

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I ate at Saffron Circle on Finchley Road the week it opened. Owner was very nice, the restaurant was comfy and the food was excellent.

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My favorite sauce!

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THANKS FOR SHARING THIS NEW WAY MAKING DAL MAKHNI SAUCE RECIPE, I WAS MAKING DAL MAKHNI TODAY RIGHT NOW, WHEN I SAW THIS VEDIO I AM GOING TO TRY THIS SAUCE RECIPE, WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE DAL, I HOPE ITS WORK. THNKS ONCE AGAIN

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I’ve been using this technique for years. Excellent advice.

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Very nce I am also working as a chef I will try your recipe but I just want to confirm just tomato make shower in gravy ?

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Sir me aapki sari videos dekhta hu....kya aap mujhe batayenge ki aap chiili powder konsa brand ka use karte ho....plz reply

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Homemade chilli powder.

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Thank you for watching, yes that's their base gravy

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I'd love to know what other dishes this goes into, is it a substitute for the tomato puree you recon?

[@mr07623445678]

It can be used in most curry dishes which are gravy based, the main thing about this gravy (& other restaurant gravies) is that the cooking of the tomatoes has already been done (which takes up most of the time in cooking). Use this gravy in combination with an onion gravy.

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Makhni means messy right? Just joking. Lovely guy and I will try it out exactly as explained.

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Thank you for watching & your kind words about my videos. You're quite right, Green Street is "Indian food heaven" compared to Brick Lane; I've only ever eaten in 2 restaurants in Brick Lane & both those places put me off the Indian restaurants in Brick Lane the food is not authentic tasting. Appreciate you're suggestion, I've eaten many times at Indian Veg in Chapel Market, I've asked Safa (the owner) several times if I can record a video there but sadly he's always refused, (I'll ask him again when I next go there). Best Wishes

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has there ever been a biryani side curry featured..ive had a browse..cant find one on your channel so far..nothing better than a nice side curry with buryani .yum..

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I agree this channel is brilliant. Is this a veg only channel or sometimes some meat?

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Thank you for watching. Nearly all Vegetarian. Very rarely meat

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Good but r u using cannned or fresh tomatoes? They look like out of can .

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They are canned

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Chef, also added the cashew paste forthickness and sweetness

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[@salloom1949]

For a few years now, I have been making and using a similar sauce called "Onion Tomato Bhuna Masala." The ingredients that Head Chef Phool Prasad uses in his recipe are almost identical to the Bhuna Masala. The chef uses more aromatic and flavorful spices in his recipe than the Bhuna Masala calls for. The Bhuna Masala that I use is a Punjabi style and with slight adjustments it could be used in both North and South Indian cooking. . Does anyone know more about Bhuna Masala? I am very interested in hearing your comments.

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Bhuna masala consist of only roasted spices(majorly consisting of roasted cumin(Jeera) and carom seeds(Ajwain) blended with small quantities of other spices But chef here used all the spices which constitutes Garam masala ( typically have more aromatic spices )

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Were those canned pre boiled tomatos to start with?

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They were canned tomatoes

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I didn't see any onions going in is this different from base gravy

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Why he didn't start from first? Then how can people understand?

[@sharmiladevika]

When do we put onions ?

[@mr07623445678]

Thank you for watching. They have a completely separate onion gravy.

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Dear it’s makhni gravy so onions are not in use… congratulations ❤

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When to add makkhan?

[@mr07623445678]

In curries

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Not use pressure cookers 🤔

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All that oil 😮

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It's a big pot

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The full address details are in the description below the video.

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Wish my wife could cook that 😔

[@thematrix29]

Wait so no butter in “Makhani” gravy??? Makhani in Hindi means butter!! Where is the butter in this gravy??

[@mr07623445678]

It's made without butter because it's to cater for any vegan orders. In this restaurant the chef adds butter when preparing any non vegan dishes.

[@charleshallam3216]

I'm very surprised that no onions were used in this sauce!

[@mr07623445678]

Thank you for watching, they gave a separate onion gravy

[@arnabmishra]

What's the big deal? Dude's just making the gravy for butter chicken. Edit: sorry, my bad! I just realised most of the comments here are from foreigners. As an Indian I didn't get why people were asking so many questions for something as basic as a makhni gravy.

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is cleaning with some soap while cooking ? man ???

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Thank you for your informative comment. It is very interesting. Can I ask you what is your source for this information.

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Forget this vegan stuff, what meat dishes does it make ??

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Not that authentic.....

[@mr07623445678]

What should it be...

[@AgreeWithKT]

The cooking method used here is of a mediocre style as per Indian standard, typical of a roadside dhaba. The more elevated method of this recipe is to heat the oil, fry the spices...then onion and then tomato. Then, fry, boil the mixture....rest and cool it.... then blend it to a fine paste.

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[@camwhitman5425]

I wish great restaurants didn’t cater to vegans. They’re just out of their heads, those vegans. There’s zero nutrition in vegan food, which is why it’s a starvation fast.

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Man you don't add lots of butter and fresh cream never ever use any oil please you are spoiling the recipe. I'm a chef from The Oberoi hotel (5 stars super deluxe hotel)

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Such a messy chef - not sure about the quality/taste of sauce but surely zero points for cleanliness and common sense!

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Its not a master gravy , its just a rough as f567 hot soup they use as a base for all their curries. No thanks .