Green Mushroom Kuruma

Mushrooms which help to reduce cholesterol levels and which is  rich in proteins, amino-acids and antibiotics is cooked in a healthy Coriander leaves masala and hence this gravy helps to kick start your day. Enjoy it with Chapathi / Roti of your choice. The recipe follows.. 

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom        - 6 to 8
Big Onion                     - 1
Salt                                - As required
Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                 - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder  - 1/2 tsp
Whole Garam Masala    - Each 2
Oil                                   - 2 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut         - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger            - 2 tsp
Chopped Garlic             - 2 tsp
Green Chili                    - 2
Fennel Seeds                  - 1/4 tsp (Sombu / Perunjeeragam)
Poppy Seeds                   - 1/4 tsp (Khas - Khas)
Cashew Nuts                  - 6 to 8 (optional)
Coriander Leaves           - 2 handful

Procedure:

• Wash and chop Mushroom into four. Chop Big onion lengthwise. Grind everything under ' To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. When its hot, add Whole Garam Masala. Whole Garam Masala includes cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, star aniseeds etc.
• Add chopped onions after a minute,
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala.
• Add salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Saute till raw flavor goes off,and then add chopped mushroom.
• Cover with a lid and cook kuruma in medium flame till mushroom is cooked well. No need to add water as mushroom loses its own water.
• Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder. Serve it with Chapathi / Roti of your choice.

Green Vegetable Kuruma

Today's recipe is healthy and tasty green vegetable kuruma. Vegetables are cooked in coriander, coconut and spices masala. One of the best side dishes for Chapathi/Roti. Over to the exciting recipe...

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Carrot                            - 1
Potato                            - 1
Fresh Peas                     - 1/4 cup
Butter Beans                  - 1/4 cup
Cauliflower florets        - 1/4 cup
Big Onion                      - 1
Curry Leaves                 - few
Salt                                 - As required
Turmeric Powder           - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                  - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp
Whole Garam Masala     - Each 2
Oil                                   - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut       - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger          - 2 tsp
Chopped Garlic           - 2 tsp
Green Chili                  - 2
Fennel Seeds               - 1/4 tsp (Sombu)
Poppy Seeds                - 1/4 tsp (Khas-Khas)
Cashew Nuts               - 6 to 8
Coriander Leaves        - 2 handful

Procedure:

• Chop carrot, potato and cauliflower into medium size pieces. Chop Big onion lengthwise. Boil all the vegetables. Grind everything under ' To grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. When its hot add whole Garam Masala to it. Whole garam masala includes cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, star aniseeds etc.
• Add chopped onions and curry leaves after a minute.
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala.
• Add enough salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Saute till raw flavor goes off and after that add boiled vegetables along with its water. 
• Add water if needed and cook kuruma in medium flame till it reached needed consistency. Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.
• Enjoy your kuruma with Chapathi/Roti of your choice.