Vegetable Kurma

Vegetable Kurma is a side dish popularly served with Mysore Set Dosa/Pancakes is prepared using a mix of vegetables and spices.

Time Required: 25 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
2 Cups each Cauliflower florets, Beans, Potatoes
1 Cup each Shelled Peas, Carrots, Knol Kol
1 Onion, Chopped finely
½ Cup Coconut Milk
2 tbsps Oil
Salt to taste

For the Masala:
1 Cup Coconut
1 Tomato or ½ tsp Tamarind Pulp
1 Onion
5 Garlic pods
1″ Ginger
2 – 3 Green Chilies
4 – 6 Red Chilies
1 tsp each Saunf/Aniseeds, Jeera/Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds
1″ Dalchini/Cinnamon
2 Cloves
½ tsp Turmeric Powder

Method:
Grind the ingredients for the masala to a paste.  Steam Cauliflower, Beans, Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Knol Kol for 5 minutes.  Heat Oil in a kadai/pan and add Onions and fry until they are transluscent.  Add the masala and bhuno/stir-fry until the moisture evaporates.  Add the vegetables, Coconut milk and  Salt and mix well.  Add 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.  Serve hot garnished with Coriander leaves along with Plain Pulao, Rawa Idli or Mysore Set Dosa.

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