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:
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 cupChopped 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