Your hack to festive hosting: Gravies that do more

Between Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali, the festive calendar is full, and so is the kitchen. And while we love a festive spread, spending hours preparing every single dish isn’t always practical. There are onions to chop, tomatoes to cook down, spices to grind, and gravies to patiently simmer. By the time everything is ready, you may have spent more time in the kitchen than around the table.

This is where a little shortcut can make festive cooking much easier.

Think beyond the gravy

A good gravy can be the starting point for so many festive dishes.

Instead of preparing the base from scratch every time, ready-to-eat gravies take care of the most time-consuming part of the cooking. Add your choice of vegetables, paneer or other ingredients, and you can turn one gravy into several dishes for your festive table.

Indic Roots ready-to-eat gravies come in flavours like Makhani, Tomato Onion, Spinach and Cashew Onion, giving you a convenient base to build on.

And the best part? You don’t have to serve them exactly as they come.

Makhani gravy, made for more than paneer

Makhani gravy is a festive favourite for a reason: rich, creamy and full of flavour.

Use it as the base for a quick Paneer Makhani, or add vegetables for a creamy festive curry. You can also use it to turn simple ingredients into a richer dish when unexpected guests arrive.

Serve it with naan, roti, paratha or rice, and you have a festive main that feels elaborate without requiring hours of preparation.

Tomato Onion gravy: your versatile festive base

A tomato-onion base is one of those kitchen essentials that can work with almost anything.

Use it to make a quick vegetable curry, add paneer for a simple Paneer Masala, or toss in cooked vegetables and legumes for a hearty festive dish.

It can also become the base for a quick filling for wraps, rolls or even a festive chaat. One gravy, several possibilities.

Spinach gravy for a little colour on the table

Festive spreads can get rich very quickly, so a vibrant spinach-based dish can bring some freshness and colour to the table.

Use the Spinach Gravy with paneer, vegetables or your favourite additions to create a wholesome green curry. Pair it with jeera rice, naan or rotis for an easy addition to the festive spread.

Cashew Onion gravy when you want something special

For those occasions when you want the food to feel a little more indulgent, Cashew Onion gravy can be your shortcut to a richer festive dish.

Pair it with paneer, vegetables or other ingredients of your choice. Add a garnish of fresh herbs, a few cashews or a drizzle of cream, and suddenly, a simple shortcut feels perfectly at home on a festive table.

One gravy. More than one dish.

The real advantage of keeping ready-to-eat gravies in your pantry is flexibility.

You can start with the same gravy and create completely different dishes depending on what you have at home. Paneer, vegetables, koftas, legumes or even leftovers can take on a whole new life with the right base.

And when you're hosting, that flexibility matters.

So this festive season, keep the traditional dishes you love. Let ready-to-eat gravies handle the base, add your own twist with fresh ingredients, and save the extra effort for the entertaining! 

Less time cooking. More time celebrating.

Check out our full range of ready-to-eat meals here.