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Vegetable Kurma | Cheat Version!

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup frozen vegetables
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 small tomato pureed
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri methi
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2 cashews soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
  • 1 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp grated coconut

Instructions

  • Soak the frozen vegetables in hot water for 10 minutes or till completely thawed. Drain and set aside.
  • Grind the ingredients under "for grinding" into a smooth paste.
  • Heat ghee in a saucepan. Splutter the cumin seeds. Briefly fry the ginger garlic paste.
  • Add the ground paste and saute till raw smell is gone.
  • Add the tomato paste and spice powders and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add in the thawed vegetables and around half cup of water. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add salt and keep on simmer for around 5 minutes or till the sauce thickens.
  • Add crushed kasuri methi over it and mix. Serve hot with chapathis or paratha.