Vegetable Kurma is a perfect accompaniment for many dishes like idiappam, Parotta, Roti/Naan and even for Dosa/ Idli. Even for Poori sometimes, this vegetable Kurma is served as accompaniment. A multi purpose dish, if done with right ingredients, we could get the same taste as served in restaurants.
Vegetable Kurma is a perfect accompaniment for many dishes like idiappam, Parotta, Roti/Naan and even for Dosa/ Idli. Even for Poori sometimes, this vegetable Kurma is served as accompaniment. A multi purpose dish, if done with right ingredients, we could get the same taste as served in restaurants. This version is a perfect restaurant style Kurma, I have tried and tested many times and my family loves it so much. Adding Curd and milk brings out a divine flavor to the dish.
I have seen many people making Kurma with Coconut milk instead of plain milk. I have tried and personally prefers plain milk. But surely you can alternate milk with coconut milk. Also instead of yogurt we can use heavy cream. Yogurt has less fat than heavy cream. So if you want to impress your family or guests with thick creamy Kurma, substitute yogurt with heavy cream and surely they will enjoy.
Tips for making Veg Kurma:
We can use Coconut milk instead of regular milk.
We can use Heavy cream instead of yogurt.
If poppy seeds are not available, we can increase the quantity of cashews and coconut that will make the gravy thicker.
We can use this similar method and instead of mixed veggies, we can just use only chopped beetroot. Beetroot Kurma will also taste very nice with Roti.
In Mid-east countries, kasa-kasa (poppyseeds) are banned. Adding poppyseeds are optional, we can increase quantity of coconut instead. We are adding poppy seeds just to make the liquid in the korma to get thicken. Also poppy seeds add a nice nutty flavor. But if you don’t have access or allergic to poppy seeds then you can skip and increase the coconut or cashew that will help the kurma to thicken.
If you like this Idiappa Kurma then you can also try other Kurma Recipes
Beetroot Kurma – Beetroot Kurma, nutritionally rich beetroot are cooked in coconut based masala gravy. This is a simply delicious gravy and is a perfect accompaniment for chapati, poori or any Indian bread varieties.
Nilgiris Kurma – Nilgiris Kurma, mixed vegetables are cooked in mint and coriander based gravy. The hue from the mint and coriander leaves gives a wonderful flavor to the typical vegetable kurma. A spicy and tasty accompaniment for Roti/Naan/Poori
Bottlegourd Kurma – Bottlegourd Kurma is a creamy curry made using cashews, coconut, poppy seeds and few other masala ingredients. The Bottlegourd taste awesome when cooked as kurma, which goes very well with Roti.
Vegetable Kurma is a perfect accompaniment for many dishes like idiappam, Parotta, Roti/Naan and even for Dosa/ Idli. Even for Poori sometimes, this vegetable Kurma is served as accompaniment. A multi purpose dish, if done with right ingredients, we could get the same taste as served in restaurants.
Clean the vegetables and chop the vegetables into small cubes. Add the turmeric powder and cook these vegetables in a pressure cooker(except Onion and Tomato) for about 2-3 whistles
Take all the grinding ingredients in a mixer jar and grind it to a paste
Heat oil in the pan, add cumin seeds & Fennel seeds, when the cumin seeds starts to sputter, add chopped onion and saute till onions turn translucent
Add ginger-garlic paste and saute it along with onions. When the onions become translucent, add tomato and saute until tomatoes are mushy
Then, add ground masala paste along with turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, Coriander powder, salt and mix well
Then, add cooked vegetables and mix well. Close the pan with a lid and cook the mixture in low flame for 5 minutes
Then, Add curd and allow the mixture to boil for a minute and finally this add milk and stir well. Bring it to boil and switch off the flame
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot chapatis or Idiyappam or Parotta or even for Idli/Dosa.
i dont find mustard seeds mentioned in the ingredients or method , but its found in the photo?
It is jeera n sombu not musturd seeds
Planning to try this today. But I dont have chow chow at home. Will the taste be different?
I tried it today without the fennel seeds. Loved the taste, even though I was skeptical of adding curd and milk !
Glad to to know. Thanks for the feedback.
What’s the blender model which you are using here?
I use Nutri Ninja Pro Blender 🙏
Hi Sowmya, Is Nutri Ninja Pro good in making chutneys and podis, as well? Thanks
yes its good. Mostly for grinding with water its perfect. For podi, its not good for very small quantity
Really Awesome 👌👍😊 Thanks for sharing your Recipe 🙏😊
Thank you 🙏