Mixed-Vegetable
Kurma is a healthy recipe for a vegetable curry that
goes well with rice and any bread. This lightly-spiced gravy curry made
with plain yogurt is flavorful and healthy. If you're looking for quick
lunch or brunch ideas, try this curry with basmati rice or roti. Or
serve it with rice noodles.
If you're a vegan, you can leave out the plain yogurt, and this
vegetable
dish
would
still taste delicious. Leave out the onions for a no-onion version.
Servings: 6-8 Cooking Time: 20
minutes
Ingredients
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup carrots, cut into small cubes
1 cup potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 cup onions, cut into thin, 1/2-inch pieces
(optional)
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (optional)
1/4 tsp garam
masala powder (optional)
Salt to taste
1-2 tsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp, cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnish
For Masala
2 tsp poppy seeds
8-10 cashew nuts
1/2 cup grated coconut, fresh or dry
5-6 green chillies (adjust to taste)
Preparation
Cook the vegetables with just enough water and some
salt in the microwave or pressure cooker. Do not overcook the
vegetables.
Roast the poppy seeds for a couple of seconds.
Grind the poppy seeds, cashews, chillies, and coconut
with 1/4 cup water to a smooth, liquid paste, and set aside.
Heat oil in a wide pan, add the onions and a little
salt, and saute on low heat until they are translucent.
Add the ground masala, cooked vegetables,and some
salt.
Whisk the yogurt and add it to the mixed-vegetable
kurma.
Cover and cook the curry on low heat for about 8
minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garam masala powder and cook for 2 more
minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve the mixed-vegetable kurma hot with rice, roti,
or rice noodles.
Cooking Tip
If you don't want to use yogurt, grind the masala with 1 cup of water.
Mash some of the potato pieces to thicken the gravy. Or make a paste
with 1-tsp rice flour or corn starch, and add it to the
vegetables. Cook until the gravy thickens and the raw smell of the
flour
is gone.