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A creamy and aromatic South Indian curry made with a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich coconut and cashew gravy. This mildly spiced dish is a perfect accompaniment for chapatis, parottas, or rice.
For 4 servings
Prepare vegetables and paste ingredients. Chop carrots, beans, and potatoes into small, uniform cubes. Steam or boil them until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Soak cashew nuts and poppy seeds in 1/4 cup of warm water for 15 minutes to soften them.
Make the kurma paste. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews and poppy seeds (with their water), grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, garlic, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Blend to a very smooth paste, adding a few tablespoons of water if needed to help it grind.
Sauté aromatics and paste. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat. Add the bay leaf and sauté for 20 seconds. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the spice powders: turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the ground paste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw smell disappears.
Simmer the curry. Add the boiled vegetables and green peas to the pan. Mix gently to coat them with the masala. Pour in 1.5 cups of water and add salt. Stir everything well. Bring the curry to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken.
Garnish and serve. Stir in the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Cook for one more minute. Turn off the heat. Let the kurma rest for a few minutes before serving hot with chapati, parotta, or steamed rice.
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A creamy and aromatic South Indian curry made with a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich coconut and cashew gravy. This mildly spiced dish is a perfect accompaniment for chapatis, parottas, or rice.
This south_indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 233.19 calories per serving with 6.38g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
This recipe is naturally vegan. Just ensure you use oil and not ghee for cooking.
Add 1 cup of boiled chickpeas or 200g of cubed tofu or paneer along with the vegetables for a protein boost.
Use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables to save on chopping and boiling time. You can also make the entire curry in a pressure cooker to speed up the process.
Omit the onion, garlic, and ginger. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the hot oil for flavor.