Vegetable Kurma

Vegetable Kurma is one of my favorite side dishes for Indian breads Chapathis or Parathas.  This is a rich and creamy curry where the mixed vegetables are cooked in onion-tomato-coconut mixture with the spices.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

Vegetables - Cauliflower, Potatoes, Beans, Carrot, Peas - 3 cups.
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Green chillies - 3-4
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Coconut - 1/2 cup
Poppy seeds - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cashews - 8
Bay leaf
Salt
Curry leaves
Cilantro leaves

Method

Grind coconut, fennel seeds, poppy seeds and cashews and set the paste aside.

In a pan, heat 3-4 tsp of oil.  Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and bay leaf.  When they splutter, add the chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves.  When the onions are translucent, add garlic and ginger paste.  Saute for 2-3 minutes and add the chopped tomatoes.  Let the tomatoes mix well with the onions and add the vegetables, salt and spices.  Now, add the ground paste and add some water if required.  Let the vegetables cook well.  Garnish the Vegetable curry with Cilantro leaves. 

Enjoy the Vegetable Kurma with any Indian breads like Chapathis, Parathas, Puris, Naans.