Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Vegetable Curry


Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry  is my all time favorite to make, it's quick and easy if i don't have all the vegetable at hand i always substitute it with frozen mixed veggies!

Ingredients

Carrots- 4
Beans - 1 lb
Potatoes- 3 cubed
Cauliflower florets - 2 handful
Turnip- 1 cubed
Green Peas -handful

Other Ingredients
Onions- 2
Tomatoes-2
Ginger and Garlic paste- 2 tbs
Green Chili- 3

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chili powder- 2 tsp
Coriander powder-2 tsp

Curry leaves- few sprigs
Cilantro leaves - 1 bunch
Salt to taste
Oil to fry

Whole Spices
Cardamom -2
Cloves -2
Cinnamon -2"
Bay leaf -2
Star anise-1

To Grind 
Fennel seed - 1/4 tsp
Shredded Coconut -3/4 cup
Cashew nut (optional)
Water

Prep  work
Grind the Fennel,Coconut and Cashews with some water into a smooth paste.
Cut all the vegetable and keep aside.
I also add coconut cream instead of grinding shredded coconut.



Method in easy steps

  • Pour Oil in a wok or a pot add the whole spices wait to sputter then add the onions and fry till they are golden brown.
  • Now add the ginger and garlic paste along with that you can add the green chili,curry leaf ,fry for a few minutes then add the Indian masala powders with some water. 
  • Fry till u see the oil separate and the raw smell disappears now add the diced tomatoes.
  • Stir in the vegetables,add 2 cups of water check for salt .
  • Simmer the sauce, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Open the lid add the ground coconut paste and simmer for another 7 minutes garnish with some cilantro leaves .
  • Final Tempering can be done using  2 tsp oil and some curry leaf!






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