🍛 Healthy Flavors of Athidi: South Indian-Style Vegetable Kurma 🌿✨

Experience the authentic flavors of Athidi Authentic Indian Cuisine & Bar with a healthy, home-cooked twist! Try this South Indian-Style Vegetable Kurma, a creamy, flavorful curry that’s packed with nutritious vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect with steamed rice or whole wheat parathas! 🍃

🧑‍🍳 Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes, cauliflower)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 2-3 green chilies, slit (adjust for spice level)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

🌿 For the Kurma Spice Paste:

• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
• 2 cashews
• 1 tsp roasted fennel seeds
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• Water to blend

🌱 Instructions:

1. Prepare the spice paste: Blend grated coconut, poppy seeds, cashews, fennel seeds, ground coriander, and water into a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Cook the vegetables: In a pot, boil mixed vegetables until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Once they crackle, add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden.
4. Cook the base: Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens.
5. Combine: Stir in the coconut milk, kurma spice paste, and cooked vegetables. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the flavors blend beautifully. Add salt to taste.
6. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or parathas!

✨ Why You’ll Love It: This dish is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and spices. The creamy coconut milk base offers a rich texture without heavy cream, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

🌟 Enjoy the taste of Athidi’s authentic Indian flavors at home! 🥄✨

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