Mushroom and Baby corn Kurma


Kurma is a popular South Indian dish known for its rich, creamy texture and aromatic spices. Combining the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the crunch of baby corn, this kurma is a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect with dosa, chapati, or parotta, it’s a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • Mushroom - 200 g. (chopped lengthwise)
  • Baby Corn - 10 (chopped into 1 inch pieces)
  • Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
  • Tomatoes - 2 (finely chopped)
  • Garlic - 3 cloves (finely chopped)
  • Ginger Chilli paste - ½ tsp.
  • Red Chilli powder - 1 tbsp.
  • Salt - as needed
  • Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp.
  • Cumin Powder - 1 tbsp.
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tbsp.
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp.
  • Garam Masala - 1 tsp.
  • Oil - 2 tbsp.

For Grinding:

  • Oil - 1 tbsp.
  • Ured Dhal - 1 tbsp.
  • Chana Dhal - 1 tbsp.
  • Grated Coconut - ½ cup
  • Cashew nuts - 8
  • Curry Leaves - a handful

Method:

  • Heat oil in a pan and add channa dhal and Ured dhal. Roast them until dal gets light brown in colour.
  • Add curry leaves, cashew and cook it for a minute over a medium to low heat. Add coconut and mix well. Switch off the flame. Don’t cook it for long time, it may burn. Let them cool down.
  • Take this roasted mixture into blender, grind it in to a very smooth paste using 1 cup water.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When it splutters, add ginger-chilli paste, garlic and curry leaves and cook them for half a minute.
  • Now add chopped tomato, chopped onion and cook them for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  • Then add mushroom, corn and salt and mix well.
  • Now add ½ cup of water, cover it with lid and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat till mushroom are cooked well.
  • Add turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin and coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
  • Now add prepared ground coconut paste and mix well.
  • Keep in simmer for 5 minutes over medium to low heat. Stir occasionally.
  • Add kasuri methi at the end and mix well. Switch off the flame.
  • Tasty mushroom and baby corn kurma is ready to be served.

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