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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Thakkali kurma

Actually this kurma has to be prepared by grinding coconut pieces with fennel seeds and cashews ( optional ). Also u need to season with garam masala stuff but i used garam masala powder instead of that.
Just tried doing with coconut milk powder and it came out so well.....A Change.

INGREDIENTS :

Onions - 2 small ( Chop it lengthwise )
Tomato - 1 Big ( Chop it lengthwise )
Green chilies - 2 ( Slitted )
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Coconut milk powder - 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Coriander Leaves to garnish



PROCEDURE:

1. Heat oil in a kadai, season with fennel seeds and add chopped onions and fry till translucent.
2. Add Ginger Garlic Paste and fry till raw smell goes.
3. Then add  the chopped tomatoes and fry till they are mushy.
4. Add Turmeric powder , Red chili powder , Coriander Powder and Salt and fry for 2 mins.
5. Add one cup of water and let this cook for 5 mins.
6. Then mix 2 tablespoons of coconut milk powder in one cup of water and pour this to the above and bring to a boil.
7. Once ready, garnish with Coriander Leaves.
8. Serve it hot with idiyappam, dosa,chapati or rice.

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