WHITE KURMA

Here is my version of white kurma. Kugan


WHITE KURMA

250 grms veges cut into small pieces
(cauliflower, beans,carrot, potato etc )
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs mint leaves
1 tbs coriander leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tbs ghee or oil
1 tsp aniseeds
½ cup curds well beaten
Salt to taste
Little lime juice

(A) grind to a fine paste
2 medium onions
1 inch ginger
4 garlic pips

(B) grind to a fine paste
5 green chillies
1 tbs poppy seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp aniseeds
5 cashew nuts
3 tbs scrapped coconut
2 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 small piece cinnamon stick

Method:
Heat ghee or oil in a wok, add in the aniseeds and bay leaf.
Now add in the curry leaves, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
Stir nicely, add in the paste (A).
Sauté well, till the oil rises, add in the veges.
Add salt and 2 or more cups of water. Mix well.
Cover and allow to boil, the veges should be ¾ cooked.

Now add in the paste(B) stir nicely and allow to boil well for a minute.
Now add in the curds and mix well.
Taste for salt, add in the lime juice if needed.
Serve kurma with iddiappam, chapathi and things.

Note: I have to admit that this is not a very healthy recipe.