North Arcot Style Vegetable Kurma | Home Style Vegetable Kurma Recipe | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

It is always a pleasure to share an in - house  recipe with you all . In Olden  days, going to a restaurant is a luxury. Chapathi with a Vegetable Kurma, Bombay Chutney and Dal  is a delicacy that will be made during weekends. It tastes great even without onion, garlic and ginger. I remember the days I used to look forward to my grand mom and amma making Poori  or Chapathi and Vegetable Kurma. 

Today I am sharing this  homestyle Vegetable Kurma recipe. A quick and easy recipe that is a wonderful side dish for poori and chapathi. 

North Arcot Style Vegetable Kurma:

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Serves : 4-6 

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

2 cups mixed vegetables ( finely chopped)( I used carrots, potato, cucumber, peas)

1/4 cup moong dal/husked and split green gram

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 onion ( thinly sliced, optional)

1 tomato ( finely chopped)

salt to taste

For the masala :

1/2 cup fresh coconut ( chopped)

1 teaspoon poppy seeds ( soak in water for 15 minutes)

10 cashew nuts 

2 teaspoons sambar powder (adjust according to spice levels)

For tempering :

2 teaspoons coconut oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

pinch of asafoetida

For garnish :

finely chopped pudina /mint leaves or coriander leaves

Method :

1. Boil the vegetables and moong dal with required amount of water and salt. 

Chef tip : You can cook in open pot or pressure cook. You can pressure cook upto 3 whistles and switch off.

2. Grind the ingredients given under ' for the masala' to a fine paste adding little water while grinding.

3. Heat a pan with oil and temper with ingredients given for the same.

4. Add the onions and tomato and fry for 1 minute over low flame.

Chef tip : Add pinch of salt while frying. 

5. Now add the ground paste and 1/2 cup of water.

6. Let the mixture boil for 5 minutes over medium flame.

7. Now add the boiled vegetables and dal mixture.

8. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Chef tip : Adjust salt and water quantity according to taste.

9. Switch off and garnish.

Your simple and delicious North Arcot Style Kurma is ready to be served along with your tiffin. Though I served it along with dosai , I highly recommend you to serve it along with hot chapathi or Poori to really enjoy this Kurma.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom