Idli kurma recipe /side dish for idli dosa
Ingredients
- TO GRIND:
Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
Kasa kasa - 3 tsp
Pattai/cinnamon - 1 piece
Lavangam/cloves - 5-6
Star anise - 1
Greenchillies -3
Elakkai/cardamom - 2
Kal pasi /Dagad phool - 1 tsp
Cashewnuts - big handful
TO MAKE GRAVY:
Oil - 4 tbsp
Mustard seeds/kadugu - 1 tsp
Chopped onion - 1/4 cup
Some curry leaves
Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Some chopped coriander
Instructions
- In a mixer jar grind all the "to grind" ingredients by adding water & keep ready.2.Heat oil in a kadai make mustard to splutter.3.Then add some curry leaves & onions saute for a while.4.Add ginger garlic paste cook then till rawness goes off.5.Put in tomatoes with little salt saute till it cooks & oil oozes.6.Add turmeric powder,chillipowder &garam masala powder mix well.7.When rawness goes off add ground mixture with needed water for the kurma.8.Now add needed salt for the kurma let it boil for 10 minutes.9.Sprinkle some chopped coriander & you’re done.
Notes
- You can use vegetables also in this kurma but I have not used any.
- Take your time to sauté the onions, tomatoes, and spices until they are well-cooked and aromatic.
- This step is crucial for building layers of flavor in your kurma.
- Taste the kurma before serving and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.