Vegetable Kuruma For Aapam/ Idiyappam

This vegetable kuruma is prepared specially to have with Idiyappam/Aapam. This kuruma is prepared spicier to match Idiyappam/Kuruma. One of the best side dishes for Aapam/Idiyappam. The recipe follows..

Recipe For  : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Whole Garam Masala    - Each 2
Carrot                               - 1 (medium size)
Potato                              - 1 (medium size)
French Beans                 - 8 to 10
Peas                                 - a handful
Big Onion                        - 1
Tomato                            - 1
Yogurt                              - 1/4 cup
Salt                                   - As required
Turmeric Powder            - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                    - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder           - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp
Kasuri Methi                     - 2 tsp (Dry Fenugreek Leaves)
Oil                                      - 2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves            - for garnishing

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut      - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger         - 1 tsp
Chopped Garlic          - 1 tsp
Green Chili                  - 2

Procedure:

• Chop all the vegetables into little bigger pieces. Chop finely Big onion and tomato.
• Cook Fresh peas. Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add whole Garam Masala. Whole Garam Masala includes cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves and star aniseed.
• After a second, add chopped onions.
• After they turn translucent, add chopped carrot, potato, french beans and Peas. 
• Saute them for a minute and then add chopped tomato.
• After tomato is cooked completely add masala, enough salt, turmeric powder , chili powder and coriander powder.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off and after that add yogurt and kasuri methi.
• Add enough water and cook it for a whistle.
• When the pressure subsides, open the cooker and add Garam Masala Powder. Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Enjoy with Idiyappam or Aapam

Green Vegetable Kuruma

Today's recipe is healthy and tasty green vegetable kuruma. Vegetables are cooked in coriander, coconut and spices masala. One of the best side dishes for Chapathi/Roti. Over to the exciting recipe...

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Carrot                            - 1
Potato                            - 1
Fresh Peas                     - 1/4 cup
Butter Beans                  - 1/4 cup
Cauliflower florets        - 1/4 cup
Big Onion                      - 1
Curry Leaves                 - few
Salt                                 - As required
Turmeric Powder           - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                  - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder   - 1/2 tsp
Whole Garam Masala     - Each 2
Oil                                   - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut       - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger          - 2 tsp
Chopped Garlic           - 2 tsp
Green Chili                  - 2
Fennel Seeds               - 1/4 tsp (Sombu)
Poppy Seeds                - 1/4 tsp (Khas-Khas)
Cashew Nuts               - 6 to 8
Coriander Leaves        - 2 handful

Procedure:

• Chop carrot, potato and cauliflower into medium size pieces. Chop Big onion lengthwise. Boil all the vegetables. Grind everything under ' To grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. When its hot add whole Garam Masala to it. Whole garam masala includes cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, star aniseeds etc.
• Add chopped onions and curry leaves after a minute.
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala.
• Add enough salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Saute till raw flavor goes off and after that add boiled vegetables along with its water. 
• Add water if needed and cook kuruma in medium flame till it reached needed consistency. Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.
• Enjoy your kuruma with Chapathi/Roti of your choice.

50 Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes

Here is a collection of 50 delicious Vegetarian side dish recipes. I have collated the recipes in a single post for your easy reference.  Just click on each picture to view the recipe.  Here you go!!

Potato:

Baby Potato Gravy

Methi Aloo:

Poori Potato Masala (1):

Aloo-Mint Gravy:

Poori Potato Masala (2):

Aloo-Gobi Gravy:

Aloo-Soya Gravy:

Kuruma:

Vegetable Kurma:

Green Vegetable Kuruma:

Navarathna Kuruma:

Vegetable Jaipuri Subzi:

Vegetable Stew:

Paneer:

Chili Paneer:

Paneer Butter Masala:

Mushroom:

White Mushroom Kuruma:

Mushroom Pepper Fry:

Spicy Mushroom Gravy:

Mushroom Makhani Gravy:

Button Mushroom Masala:

Pepper Mushroom Dry:

Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy:

Kadai Mushroom:

Mushroom Vindaloo:

Mushroom Masala:

Chick Peas:

Kadalai Curry:

Spicy Channa Masala:

Channa, Potato and Capsicum Subzi:

Black Channa Gravy in fish kuzhambu style:

Channa Masala:

Pepper Chole:

Sambar:

Tiffin Sambar:

Varuthu Aracha Mullangi Sambar:

Madras Sambar:

Hotel Sambar:

Varuthu Aracha Sambar:

Moongdal Sambar:

Soya Chunks:

Soya Chunks Gravy:

Meal Maker Kuzhambu:

Soya Chunks Sukka:

Salna:

Plain Salna:

Restaurant Style Plain Salna:

Brinjal:

Brinjal Masala:

Brinjal and Capsicum gravy:

Capsicum Masala:

Mirchi Ka salan:

Senai Kizhangu Pulisery:

Vellai Pattani Kuruma:

Babycorn Butter Masala:

Cauliflower Gravy:

Till ka khatta: