How to make veg kurma for ghee rice
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firstly, to prepare masala paste, in a mixer jar take ¾ cup coconut, 5 cashew and 1 tsp poppy seeds.
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add 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp fennel.
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grind to smooth paste adding ½ cup water. keep aside.
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in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, ½ inch cinnamon, 4 cloves, 3 pods of cardamom and 1 tsp cumin.
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saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions shrink slightly.
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now add 1 tomato, ½ carrot, ½ cup peas, 5 beans, 1 potato, 1 chilli, 2 tbsp mint and 1 tsp salt.
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saute for 2 minutes or until the vegetables shrink a little.
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now add the prepared masala paste and cook until the raw flavour is gone.
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add 2 cup water and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
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cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked well.
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now add 2 tbsp coriander and ½ lemon. mix well.
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finally, veg kurma recipe is ready to enjoy with ghee rice.
How to make ghee rice
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. fry 2 tbsp cashew and 2 tbsp raisins until it turns golden brown.
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keep the fried cashew and raisins aside.
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now add 1 bay leaf, 5 cloves, 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp pepper. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add ½ onion, 2 chilli and saute until the onions shrink slightly.
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further, add 2 cup of basmati rice (soaked 20 minutes) and saute for a minute without breaking the rice.
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pour in 4 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix and get to a boil.
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cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked fully. mix gently, and add fried cashew and raisins.
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finally, enjoy ghee rice with veg kurma.
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Notes
- firstly, the kurma thickens once cooled, so adjust the consistency as required.
- also, if you are looking for green coloured kurma, then instead of chilli powder add green chilli and coriander leaves while grinding.
- additionally, make sure to use fresh homemade ghee for ghee rice to get a rich aroma.
- finally, ghee rice with veg kurma recipe tastes great when served hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/ghee-rice-kurma-combo-meal-recipe/