Vegetable kurma

Korma tastes similar to the one they serve in the Restaurants. This can be
accompanied with chapathi or any kind of roti. Vegetables of your choice can be
added.

INGREDIENTS :
Onion 2 nos ( Medium )
Green chili 3 nos
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Mixed vegetables 1 cup ( Carrot, Beans, etc )
Curd 2 tbsp
Milk 1/4 cup
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Bay leaf 2 nos
Black stone flower 2 nos
Cumin seed 1/4 tsp
Fennel seeds 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 8 nos
Coriander leaves 2 tbsp
Oil 3 tsp
Ghee 1 tsp
TO GRIND: :
Cloves 2 nos
Cinnamon stick 2 ( small )
Cardamom 1 no
Cashew 2 nos
Poppy seeds 2tsp
Roasted Channa dhal 2 tsp
Green chili 1 no
Coconut 5 tbsp ( grated )
Directions:
1. Step
1
Grind the "To Grind" Section in to fine paste.Cut the vegetables into the same
size or the desired size. Chop the Onion finely. Split open the green chili.
Beat the curd into a creamy paste. Chop the Coriander Leaves finely.
2. Step
2
In a non-stick pan heat oil and ghee together. When hot, add bay leaf, curry
leaves, black stone flower, cumin and fennel seeds. Immediately add the chopped
onions, green chilies and saute the onion till it turns golden brown. Add the
ginger garlic paste and fry this well till the raw smell leaves. Add the
vegetables, coriander powder and 1 cup water and allow the vegetables to cook in
medium flame for sometime.
3. Step
3
Add Curd, ground paste , salt and allow it to boil for 3 min.Add the milk,
coriander leaves and turn off the the stove.
TIPS :
* Cardamom adds nice aroma to the Gravy.
* Coconut Milk can be added instead of grated Coconut to enhance the richness.
* Annapoorna Kurma masala – 1 tsp can also be added to enhance the taste.

Asha V.P