Sharmis Passions: Veggie thenga paal kolambu

This dish is close to the veggie kurma we usually do, but the tamarind and coconut milk adds flavour to the gravy.

Coconut milk - 1/2 cup thick

Tamarind juice extracted - 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder-1tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - a pinch

Mustard seems - 1/2 ts

Coriander leaves to garnish

1.Heat oil, add mustard seens, leave it to splutter. Then add cumin seeds,curry leaves, onions , garlic and saute till its fried well

2.Add the veggies and fry for 3-5 mins. Add salt, turmeric powder,chilli and coriander powder. Add water let all the ingredients

combine and leave it till all the veggies get cooked

3.Now add extracted tamarind juice and allow it to boil well till raw smell of tamarind goes and veggies are softened

4.Add garam masala, coconut milk cook in low heat for 3-5mins.

NOTE : Dont overcook after the coconut milk is added

5.Garnish with Coriander leaves

There is no grinding needed for this gravy except for the coconut milk extracted. It goes well with idly/dosa.