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Vegetable Kurma

This south Indian style mixed vegetable Kurma uses a chock full of veggies, a creamy nut base and whole spices to create magic alongside Rotis or rice
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Mains
Cuisine: Indian- South, South Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 252kcal

Equipment

  • 1 six quart Instant Pot or a similar electric pressure cooker
  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients

Spice paste

  • 15 cashews
  • 10 almonds
  • 1.5 tbsp melon seeds
  • 1 cup water

For the Kurma

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 clove
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 cup red onions finely chopped
  • 1.5 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1.5 tsp Kurma spice blend or use any Garam Masala
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1.25 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 cup tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 15 mint leaves
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup beans chopped
  • 3/4 cup turnips diced
  • 3/4 cup chayote squash diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas frozen works well too
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Soak the cashews, almonds and melon seeds in hot water for 20 mins.
  • Make the spice paste by grinding all the ingredients to a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Insert the inner pot into the Instant Pot and set it on Saute Mode- normal for 10 mins.
  • When the display reads hot, add all the whole spices followed by onions and ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute until onions begin to turn pink and soften.
  • Next, add the ground spices and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Now, add the tomatoes along with mint leaves and cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
  • When the tomatoes are done, add the chopped vegetables.
  • Add water, scrape the bottom of the pot with a spatula to deglaze the pot and stir in the ground nut paste.
  • Press CANCEL. Insert the sealing ring properly into the Instant Pot lid. Close the Instant Pot.
  • Set it on PRESSURE COOK mode on HIGH PRESSURE for 6 minutes and allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When the cooking cycle is complete, wait for the pressure to release naturally.
  • Once pressure releases fully and the pin drops, open, stir well and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve hot with a salad and some Rotis or rice by the side.

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Notes

You can make this dish in an open pan over the stove top, in a regular pressure cooker or in any electric pressure cooker of your choice.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6007IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg
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