Vegetable White Kurma- Stove top and Instant Pot method

White vegetable kurma is a delectable and creamy South Indian dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich flavors and wholesome goodness. This aromatic dish is a staple in South Indian cuisine, known for its unique blend of vegetables cooked in a luscious white coconut-based gravy. Fragrant spices and herbs like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and cilantro are expertly combined to infuse the kurma with a harmonious blend of tastes and aromas. Whether enjoyed with steamed rice, roti (Indian flatbread), or dosa, white vegetable kurma is a versatile dish that can be savored during both casual meals and festive occasions.

Mixed Vegetable White Kurma

This vegetable kurma is a medley of assorted vegetables cooked in a luscious coconut-based gravy. What sets it apart from other curries is its distinct white color, achieved by using a base of coconut, cashew nuts, and whole spices instead of the typical tomato-based or red chili-based gravies. Its mild spiciness and creamy consistency make it suitable for a wide range of palates, making it a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings and potluck dinners.

How to make Mixed Vegetable White Kurma

Ingredients Used

Stovetop Method

The only time-consuming part of making this is chopping the vegetables. Once it is done, this can be done within 30 minutes. Just saute the vegetables and cook them in the ground coconut. That’s it.

I used an Indian pressure cooker to make this. But you can make it in a pot also. In that case, cooking time differs. The vegetables also can be of your choice. You can increase the spicy level if you like by adding more green chilies. This mixed vegetable white kurma usually goes well with Vegetable Pulao, Appam, and Roti.

Instant Pot Method

Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button. Add oil, bay leaf, and cardamom. Add chopped onion and green chili. When the onion turns translucent add the chopped vegetables and saute’. Saute for 2 minutes and add ground coconut paste with the required water. Add the required salt and close the lid. Press cancel and then the pressure cook button. Set the timer to 6 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release naturally. Open and garnish with cilantro.

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White Kurma Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Mixed vegetables – 2 cups chopped ( I used potato, sweet potato, carrots, peas, cauliflower)

Onions – 1/2 cup chopped

Green Chili – 2 Slit lengthwise

Bay Leaf – 1

Cardamom – 2

Oil – 1 tsp

To Grind

Coconut – 1/2 cup

Cashew nuts – 2 tbsp

Cinnamon stick – 1/2 inch

Cloves – 2

Fennel Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Khas Khas – 1/2 tsp

Ginger – 1 inch

Garlic – 2 cloves

METHOD

Stovetop method

• Grind all ingredients under the ‘To Grind’ lists to a fine paste with the required water.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker pan. Add Bay leaf and cardamom.
• Add chopped onion and green chili.
• When the onion turns translucent add the chopped vegetables and saute’.
• Saute for 2 minutes and add ground coconut paste with the required water.
• Add the required salt and close the lid.
• Cook till the 3 whistles or until vegetables are cooked.
• Open the lid when the pressure is gone.
• Serve along with Pulao, roti, chapathi, paratha.

Instant Pot method

• Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button.
• Add oil, bay leaf, and cardamom. Add chopped onion and green chili.
• When the onion turns translucent add the chopped vegetables and saute’.
• Saute for 2 minutes and add ground coconut paste with the required water.
• Add the required salt and close the lid. Press cancel and then the pressure cook button.
• Set the timer to 6 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release naturally. Open and garnish with cilantro.

NOTES

1. Add all or any of the vegetables mentioned in the ingredient list.
2. If you want more spicy, add more green chili.
3. Adjust water as per the consistency required.

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This post was originally published on February 16, 2018. Now it is updated with new pictures and content.