Mar 3, 2013

NAVARATNA KURMA

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       In chettinad cusine , Navaratna Kurma is a special item. The aroma mainly depends upon the roasting & grinding of the spices which makes the Kurma very tasty.

Too much of vegetables also spoils the taste. The spices has to be roasted which makes the Kurma very creamy & rich in taste.

INGREDIENTS

CARROT
1
POTATO
1
CAULIFLOWER
6 – 8 Florets
FROZEN PEAS
¼ Cup
ONION
1
TOMATO
1

To Saute & Grind
COCONUT
4 Tbsp
FRIED GRAM/POTTUKADALAI
1 Tbsp
POPPY SEEDS
1 Tsp
FENNEL SEEDS
1 Tsp
GREEN CHILLY
4 - 5
GINGER
A Small Piece
GARLIC
4
CASHEW NUTS
5

To Temper
CINNAMON
1 Inch Piece
CLOVES
1
BAYLEAF
1
CARDAMOM
1
OIL
1 Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES


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Roast (with little bit oil) & Grind the ingredients by adding little water.

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In a Kadai heat oil & add the items given ubder " To Temper " table.

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Add Onion & fry it. Then add Tomato pieces & fry till it turns soft.

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Now add the Carrot,Potato.

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Pour little water so that the vegetables gets cooked.

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Keep covered so that it cooks faster.

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Add the Grounded mixture & mix well.

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Add salt.

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Parboil the Cauliflower,Peas & add it to the boiling mixture.

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Allow it to boil.

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Add water till the kurma consistency is reached.

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Granish with Coriander leaves.

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It will become thick when it cools down. So switch it off when the Kurma starts to thicken.

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Sending this to ,Tried & tasted -Chettinad Recipes hosted by Lekshmi @ Kitchen Chronicles

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