Vegetable Kuruma For Aapam/ Idiyappam

This vegetable kuruma is prepared specially to have with Idiyappam/Aapam. This kuruma is prepared spicier to match Idiyappam/Kuruma. One of the best side dishes for Aapam/Idiyappam. The recipe follows..

Recipe For  : 2

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
Tomato                            - 1
Yogurt                              - 1/4 cup
Salt                                   - As required
Turmeric Powder            - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                    - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder           - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp
Kasuri Methi                     - 2 tsp (Dry Fenugreek Leaves)
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

Procedure:

• Chop all the vegetables into little bigger pieces. Chop finely Big onion and tomato.
• Cook Fresh peas. Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add whole Garam Masala. Whole Garam Masala includes cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves and star aniseed.
• After a second, add chopped onions.
• After they turn translucent, add chopped carrot, potato, french beans and Peas. 
• Saute them for a minute and then add chopped tomato.
• After tomato is cooked completely add masala, enough salt, turmeric powder , chili powder and coriander powder.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off and after that add yogurt and kasuri methi.
• 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 Idiyappam or Aapam

Vegetable Stew

Vegetable Stew

 Vegetable Stew!!! An aromatic vegetable gravy cooked in Coconut oil and Coconut milk. It tastes so good with Aapam and Idiyappam..
Here goes the extra-ordinary side dish recipe for aapam..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Carrot                       - 1 (small size)

Potato                       - 1 (small size)

Fresh Peas                - a handful

Big Onion                 - 1

Chopped Ginger       - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic        - 1 tsp

Green Chilli              - 1

Chopped Coconut     - 1/4 cup

Curry Leaves            - few

Coconut Oil              - As required

Salt                            - As required

To Powder:

Cinnamon Stick     - 1

Cardamom             - 1

Cloves                    - 2

Black Pepper         - 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

• Chop carrot and potato into little bigger pieces. Cook carrot, potato and peas together.
• Finely chop Big onion lengthwise. Slit green chilli.
• Extract coconut milk from coconut. You can view Here about extracting coconut milk from coconut.
• Powder everything under 'To Powder'.
• Heat Coconut oil in  a pan. Add ground powder.
• After a second add chopped Ginger, Garlic and slitted green chilli.
• Saute for  a minute and then add chopped onions and curry leaves.
• After the onions are translucent, add cooked vegetables and coconut milk.
• Use both thick and thin coconut milk.
• Add enough water and salt. 
• Cook the gravy in medium flame for another 5 minutes and serve it with dish of your choice.
• I am serving it with Aapam.