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White/ Vellai Kurma Recipe

Ingredients
  

For The Spice Paste

  • Grated Coconut - 3/4 cup
  • Green Chillies- 7-8 depending on the size
  • Ginger - 1" piece
  • Garlic - 4-5 cloves
  • Cashew Nuts - 5-6
  • Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp

For The Gravy

  • Oil- 2 tbs
  • Cinnamon -1 small piece
  • Clove-2
  • Bay leaf -1
  • Kal Paasi - 1 small piece
  • Onion - 1
  • Mixed Vegetables - 2 cups
  • Salt - to taste

Instructions
 

Procedure

  • Grind together all the ingredients given for the spice paste to a smooth mixture.
  • In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add the spices.
  • Once they crackle, add in onions and sauté until golden.
  • Add the vegetables and sauté for a minute or two.
  • Add the spice paste, enough water to cook the gravy and salt.
  • Cover and pressure cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve it hot with roti, poori or pulao.