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South Indian vegetable kurma

Veg Kurma Recipe (Vegetable Kurma)

Vegetable Kurma is a South Indian coconut-based curry made with mixed vegetables, spices, and a creamy coconut paste. This healthy and aromatic vegetable dish is perfect for pairing with chapathi, poori, or rice, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pot or deep pan
  • 1 Grinder or blender (for coconut paste)
  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Spatula or cooking spoon
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1- inch cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste or 1 tsp each of grated ginger and chopped garlic
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 2 small potatoes chopped into small cubes
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 8 green beans chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh coconut chopped or grated
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds ajwain
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – as required
  • Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pot and add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Sauté to temper the whole spices until aromatic.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.
  • Add curry leaves and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add chopped tomato and sauté until soft.
  • Mix in potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Cook for a minute to combine flavors.
  • Grind fresh coconut with fennel seeds and carom seeds using 1/4 cup water into a smooth paste.
  • Add red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala to the vegetables. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add 1 to 1.5 cups of water and salt. Cover and simmer the vegetable kurma for 10 minutes on low flame.
  • Add the coconut paste to the curry and stir to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until creamy and well-blended.
  • Garnish Veg Kurma with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with chapathi, poori, dosa, or rice.

Notes

  • Pair this flavorful Vegetable Kurma with jeera rice, vada, poori, dosa, or idli.
  • Serve with coconut chutney or pickle for a complete South Indian meal.
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