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January 19, 2009

South Indian Vegetable Kurma For Chapathi - Mix Veg Kurma

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This is a very simple South Indian style veg kurma recipe for Chapathi. I learnt this from my mom..Whenever I pack variety rice(lemon,tomato rice etc) as lunch for my husband, I do chapathi with this mixed veg kurma for dinner so that I get a satisfaction of including all the veggies in his diet. Usually I add more vegetables. If you wish, you can reduce it as per your taste.


Ingredients
1 cup - 250ml
  1. Chopped Vegetables(Carrot,beans, potato,peas) – 1.5 cups
  2. Big onion – 2 nos (Slice cut)
  3. Ginger & garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
  4. Tomato – 1 no (Big, Chopped)
  5. Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
  6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
To Grind:
  1. Grated Coconut – 3 tbsp
  2. Green chilly – 2-3 nos or red chilly powder - 1 tsp
  3. Fried Gram – 1 tsp 
  4. Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
To temper:
  1. Cinnamon – 1 small stick
  2. Cloves – 2 nos
  3. Cardamom – 1 no
  4. Oil – 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves – To garnish

Method

Step 1 : Heat a cooker base with 2 tbsp of oil and add the tempering  items  one by one. Add the onions and saute till golden brown., Add G&G paste & saute till raw smell leaves it..Add the tomatoes and cook for a minute till tomato turns mushy.
Step 2: Now add all the chopped vegetables and fry for a minute by adding the required salt.
Step 3: Add 1cup of water and pressure cook for 1 or 2 whistles. Meanwhile grind all the items given under “ to grind” to a smooth paste by adding water.
Step 4: Once the veggies get cooked , add the ground mixture to it. Let it boil for 5 – 6 mins in medium flame.Now add the Garam Masala powder and boil for another 5 mins.If the gravy is too thick, add some water.Check for salt.
Finally ,garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Chapathi.

Tastes good with dosa too..
Note: If u grind green chillies, color of the kurma will be greenish not red.. U shud add red chilli powder to get the above color Smile.



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8 comments :

Neha said...

Nice n simple recipe.
I liked ur's Title "Anyone can cook" . "ll make my hubby see it..hehe...

Chitra said...

thanks neha:) sure, show this to ur husband:)this title was suggested by my hubby only;)

VIDYA VENKY said...

hi chitra thanx for visitng my blog ur blog looks very gud...this kurma looks yummy...i already feel hungry now

saheli said...

today i am making this :)
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Chitra said...

Thanks.Do mail me ur feedback :)

Unknown said...

I made this today and packed it to my daughter and husband's lunch box. It was a super hit. With your simple dishes which i try i become a star every time :)

Chitra said...

Thank you so much for the feedback :) U made my day !

Unknown said...

😂😂😂😂thank u