Potato and peas kurma or Korma is a popular vegetarian dish in South Indian cuisine. It is a flavorful curry made with potatoes, green peas, and a blend of aromatic spices, cooked in a creamy coconut, poppy seeds and cashew nuts based gravy. Kurma refers to a type of curry that typically includes a combination of vegetables, spices, and a rich creamy sauce.

The dish is known for its mild and creamy texture, balanced flavors, and the use of aromatic spices. It is often enjoyed with plain rice or even with flavored rice like peas pulao, coconut rice, jeera rice, ghee rice etc., roti (Indian bread), or naan (leavened bread), poori and goes well with dosa too.The ingredients and spices used can vary from region to region and personal preferences, but the basic concept remains the same.

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Potato peas kurma is a versatile dish that can be customized according to individual taste preferences. Some variations may include the addition of coconut milk or cashew nut paste, or by adding other vegetables such as carrots, beans, or cauliflower.

The dish can also be made spicier by adding more chili powder or green chilies.

Overall, potato peas kurma is a delicious and comforting dish that is enjoyed by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Its creamy texture, combined with the flavors of the spices and vegetables, makes it a satisfying and wholesome meal option.

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Potato Peas Kurma

Recipe by AshaCourse: Gravy and Curry RecipesCuisine: South Indian

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Oil
2 Cloves
1/2 Inch Cinnamon sticks
1 Cardamom
1 Bay leaf
1 Onion chopped
1 Tomato
2 Green chilies
4 Potatoes
1/2 Green Peas (Frozen)
Salt to taste
2 cups Water
2 tbsp. Coriander leaves
2 tbsp. Mint leaves
For Masala Paste
1 Onion
6 Garlic pods
1/2 Inch Ginger
6 Cashew nut
1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tbsp. Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/4 cup Coconut

Directions

Firstly, heat a pressure cooker and add in oil or ghee, cloves, cardamom cinnamon stick, bay leaf and chopped onion. Sauté till the onions turns translucent.
Then add in tomato and green chilies. Sauté till the tomatoes turns soft.
Add green peas, potatoes and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
For masala paste: take a mixer jar and add in onion, ginger, garlic and cashew nuts.
And then add in fresh coconuts, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
Later add little water and grind it into a smooth paste.
Fresh smooth kurma masala is ready.
Further, add in prepared kurma masala.
Salt to taste.
Required water.
Close the lid and pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
After pressure cooking for 2 whistles add in freshly chopped coriander and mint leaves.
Finally, Potato Peas Kurma is ready to serve.