5 Ingredients Used To Thicken Gravies

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 9th, 2023

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When it comes to gravies, being neither too thin nor too thick is the perfect equation. If your gravy is too watery, there are a few lifesaving ingredients in your kitchen that you can use to thicken it. Here are 5 ingredients used to thicken gravies.

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Cornstarch

Mix it with water and add to gravy to avoid lumps. It's a popular gravy thickening agent.

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Rice Flour

It's a good gluten-free option to thicken gravies and has a different texture than cornstarch.

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Curd

Curd, when whisked carefully, can provide a thick and creamy consistency to gravies.

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Coconut Milk

A popular Indian ingredient, it adds a different taste and texture to gravies.

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Nuts

Might sound weird but many nuts like cashews, almonds etc, when ground and added to gravies makes them thicker and creamier.

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