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Dasavathar Kurma





This is a kurma which contains 10 ingredients for it gravy. So, I named it Dasavathar Kurma. Ok, let's see the ingredients -  

Samagri 1: (C5F2G2K) - To make paste  

Coconut - 1/2 of one medium coconut

Fried Gram Dal - 1/4 cup  
Khus -khus - 1 tbsp
Ginger- 1/2 inch piece
Garlic - 5 pods
Cinnamon Bark - 1 inch piece  
Cloves - 3  
Cardamom - 2  

Fennel Seeds - 1tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp 

   



You might wonder what is this chemical name C5F2G2K. 
Just remember all the ingredients for the gravy with this simple code of the starting letters of the ingredients.

Samagri 2 :
Onion - 1 large
Tomato - 2 medium  
Curry leaves - few  
Mixed vegetables - 1 cup  
Chopped Potato - 1/2 cup





Mixed vegetables can include Carrot, Beans,Peas,Cauliflower, Lima beans. But do not add beetroot, as it will change the colour and taste of the kurma.  

Let's proceed with the method of preparation - 

  1. Grind all the ingredient 1 items together into a paste, by adding the required water.



 

2. In a skillet , heat 1tbsp oil and saute onion,curry leaves, then all the vegetables including potato. Then saute chopped tomato.  

3. Now, add the ground paste , along with it, add chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt. Saute for just a minute or two.

4. Pressure cook for 5 minutes. 

5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

   

This dish is a perfect combination with chapathi, poori, idli, dosa, or even cooked plain white rice.

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