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Cauliflower peas kurma recipe

South Indian kurma recipe with cauliflower and peas
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: side dish for chapati
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Keyword: side dish for roti
Servings: 4
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • ½ cup peas I used frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 big tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 small piece stone flower | kalpaasi
  • 4 tbsp coconut shredded
  • 3 green chili
  • 10 cashew nuts
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt as needed
  • 2 cups of water
  • Few curry leaves
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a saucepan add water and bring this to boil.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and little salt and turmeric powder.
  • Allow this to boil for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the frozen peas towards the end.
  • Switch off the flame and drain the water. The cauliflower and peas are cooked. Do not make it mushy. Let it be firm.
  • In a pan add 3 tsp oil and add finely chopped onions. Cook till it becomes light golden brown.
  • Now add the garlic cloves and finely chopped tomatoes to this.
  • Cook till the tomatoes becomes soft.
  • Now add the fennel seeds, stone flower, coriander seeds, green chili and cashew nuts.
  • Cook for a minute and switch off the flame.
  • Add the coconut to this and mix well.
  • Allow this cool and grind this into a fine paste.
  • In a pan add 2 tsp oil and add the curry leaves. You can add mint leaves too.
  • Now add the ground paste to this and mix well.
  • Cook for a minute and add the cooked cauliflower and peas to this.
  • Add 1.5 cups to 2 cups of water to this.
  • Mix well and let this boil for 5 minutes.
  • Switch off and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Cauliflower peas kurma is ready.
  • Serve with chapati or poori or kuska or parotta.

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Notes

Notes:
1. Instead of green chili you can add 1 tsp of red chili powder too.
2. You can add mixed vegetables and paneer also.
3. Cauliflower peas kurma pairs well with dosa too.