Vellai Pattani Kuruma (Dry White Peas Kuruma)

Always this kuruma has been my favorite.. There is a unique taste for this Dry white peas. And it comes to rescue when you run out of vegetables.  You can prepare this tasty kuruma with very few basic ingredients..

Dry white peas are packed with fibers and excellent amount of Minerals and Vitamins, all with virtually no fat. Perfect to have with Chapathi/ Roti.. The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes + Time for soaking

Ingredients:

Kaindha Vellai Pattani           - 1/2 cup (Dry White Peas)
Big Onion                               - 2 (small)
Green Chili                             - 1
Whole Garam Masala             - Each 2
Fennel Seeds                           - 1/4 tsp
Salt                                          - As required
Turmeric Powder                    - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder            - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves                    - few
Oil                                            - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut        - 3 tbsp
Chopped Ginger          - 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic           - 1 tsp
Dry Red Chili              - 3
Fennel Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

• Soak Dry white peas overnight. The next morning pressure cook the Dry peas until its soft. I used to cook Dry peas in high flame for a whistle and after that will cook in low flame for 15 more minutes.
• Chop Finley Big onion. Slit Green chili. Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add whole Garam Masala and Fennel Seeds.
• When they splutter add chopped onions and Slit Green chili. 
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala. Add also salt and Turmeric powder.
• Saute till raw flavor of masala goes off. After that add cooked Dry peas along with its water.  Add some more water if needed.
• Cook in a low flame for 5 more minutes so that everything gets mixed up well. 
• Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve with Chapathi/ Roti of your choice. 

Navarathna Kuruma

Following is the dish which is perfect for Chapathi/ Roti. Here is the healthy and nutritionally rich Vegetable Kuruma, Navarathna Kuruma..

Here is the recipe..

Recipe For  : 1

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Whole Garam Masala    - Each 2
Carrot                             - 1 (medium size)
Potato                             - 1 (medium size)
French Beans                 - 8 to 10
Peas                                - a handful
Big Onion                       - 1
Salt                                 - As required
Turmeric Powder           - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                  - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp
Oil                                   - 2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves            - for garnishing

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut      - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger        - 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic         - 1 tsp
Green Chili                - 2
Fennel Seeds             - 1/2 tsp
Poppy Seeds              - 1/4 tsp

Procedure:

• Chop all the vegetables into little bigger pieces. Chop Big onion lengthwise.
• Cook Fresh peas. Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add whole Garam Masala.
• After a second, add chopped onions.
• After they are translucent, add chopped carrot, potato, french beans and Peas. You can add also Tomatoes and Soya chunks.
• Saute them for a minute and then add masala, enough salt, turmeric powder and chili powder.
• Add enough water and cook it for a whistle.
• When the pressure subsides, open the cooker and add Garam Masala Powder. Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Enjoy with Chapathi/ Roti of your choice.