Vegetable Kurma - New Recipe

Kurma makes a great combination for Aappam, Idiyappam and Parota. It can be eaten with rice or roti as well. I have made an array of Kurma recipes in my blog. Do check them all out. I have tried a slightly different recipe this time. Hope you enjoy it.

Navarathna Kurma
Paneer Kurma
Tomato Kurma
Peas Kurma
Nilgiri Kurma



Ingredients

Onions 2
Tomato 3
Potato 3
Mixed Vegetables 5 cups
Green Chilli 2
Curry Leaves few
Coriander leaves a little

For Paste

Mustard 1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds 2 tbsp
Cumin 1 tbsp
Pepper 1/2 tsp
Rice 1 tbsp
Channa Dal 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp
Clove 2
Cinnamon 1 inch piece
Star Anise 1
Fennel seeds 1 tsp
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 6 pods
Curry leaves few
Tomato 1
Coconut 1/2 cup

Oil and salt to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Boil the potatoes. Peal and cube it.

2. Steam the mixed vegetables in the microwave.

3. Heat a pot and add all the ingredients for making paste, other than coconut and tomato.

4. Once it is roasted a little, add the coconut and tomato and roast for a few more minutes.

5. Add to a mixie and grind into a smooth paste adding a little water.

6. In the same pot, add a little oil. Add sliced onions.

7. Once it is sauted a little, add tomatoes and saute till it is cooked.

8. Add the paste and cook for a few more minutes. Add a little water if needed.

9. Now add the cooked vegetables and boiled potatoes along with some salt and more water if needed.

10. Bring to a boil. Simmer for a little while. Switch off and garnish with coriander leaves.