Vegetable Kurma

Vegetable kurma is one of the  best accompaniments for Chapatis.The taste of this dish relies on the ground masala which a thick coconut based gravy with mixed spices. This is one of the common recipes found in Coastal  region of Karnataka. It tastes awesome.

Ingredients :

Medium size Potato : 1
Onion : 1
Cauliflower :handful (3-4 florets)
Carrot : 1
Peas: 1 cup
Salt to taste


For Masala :
Coconut: 1 cup
Garlic : 3 flakes
Cinnamon : 2 pieces
Anise seed: 1
Cloves: 4
Red chilly:4

Tomato: 1
Water: half cup


Method:
1.Grind all the ingredients mentioned under Masala .Keep aside.
2.Chop Potato,cauliflower, carrot, onion into medium size.
3.Boil these vegetables along with peas either  a) in the pressure cooker for 2 whistles or b) 10 minutes in microwave.
4.Add ground masala, boiled vegetables ,Salt and mix well. Add water based on the required consistency.
5.Boil this mixture for 4-5 minutes under low flame.


Note:
You can use frozen/fresh peas or dried peas. If you are using dry peas you have to soak them in the water for 8-9 hours.

Carrot Salad (Carrot Kosambari)

This is one of the most common salads of South Indian region. It is  very simple, healthy ,tasty and colorful salad.

Ingredients :
Carot :1
moong dal : half cup
green chilly : 3
lemon :1
coriander leaves: handful
Salt to taste

1.Soak moong dal in water for 3 hours. Remove water and keep the moong dal aside.
2.Grate carot.
3.Mix grated carrot, soaked moong dal, chopped green chilly , lemon juice,chopped coriander leaves and salt.
4. Carrot Salad is ready!!