Veg kurma, a delicacy eaten by every Indian and most foreigners, at least once. This popular South Indian coconut-based curry is prepared with a variety of spices and combined with vegetables. The superb combination has numerous health benefits.
Veg Kurma Recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole or in an airtight containers to keep it warm for hours together
Nutritional and Health Facts
- Vegetables contain antioxidants that helps in staying nourished, slim and healthy and aid in fighting cancer and diabetes.
- Veg kurma is a fiber-rich food that promotes digestion.
- The ingredients used in the dish provide minerals like potassium, iron, and magnesium for boosting the immunity and maintain a healthy heart.
Ingredients
desiccated coconut: 5 tbsp
cashews: 13
roasted chana dal: 1/2 tbsp
Poppy seeds: 3 tbsp
garlic cloves: 2
Coriander seeds: 1/4 tbsp
fennel seeds: 1 tsp
cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
cloves: 2
green cardamoms: 2
peppercorns: 5
kapok bud: 1
green chili: 1
chopped ginger: 3/4 tsp
water: 1/2 cup
medium-sized cauliflower: 1
diced potato: 1 cup
green peas: 1/2 cup
French beans: 1/4 chopped carrots
finely-chopped: 1/3 cup
sliced tomatoes: 3/4 cup
curry leaves: 5
chili powder: 1/4 tsp
yoghurt: 3 tbsp
coriander leaves for garnishing
How To Make Veg Kurma
Preparing paste for Veg Kurma:
Soak 12 cashew nuts in hot water for 30 minutes.
Soak 2 cups of cauliflower florets in hot water to get rid of insects.
Rinse the rest of the vegetables then chop them in bite-size.
Mix the ingredients then grind them to form a fine paste
How to Make Veg Kurma:
Heat 2 tsp. oil in a pan. Add onions, fry until they turn golden brown.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, and some red chili. Stir for about 2 minutes.
Add the veg paste then mix it well on a low flame.
Add 3 tbsp. of yogurt and continue to stir.
Add chopped mix of veggies then stir for another 2 minutes
Add 2 cups water then stir again.
Add salt as per taste.
Cook for additional 10 minutes.
TIP: The gravy should be consistent neither thick nor thin.
Add a few leaves of coriander leaves then stir for one last time. Now, your Veg Kurma is ready to be served with rice or chapattis.
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