## Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy (Chettinad Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Chettinad Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Chettinad
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy:
* 2 Potato (Aloo)
* 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar)
* 1 cup Cauliflower (gobi) – florets
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 3 to 4 Green Chillies – slit vertically (adjust the number of chilies according to your spice level)
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 3 Cloves (Laung)
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1 tablespoon Ghee – oil
* 1 cup Coconut milk – thick
* Salt – as required
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy:
1. pressure cook the potatoes for two whistles and cut them into small cubes.
2. Steam the cauliflower florets and peas and keep them aside.
3. Heat ghee/oil in a kadai/wok and once the oil is hot add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and bay leaf.
4. Saute for a few seconds till the aromas are released.
5. Once done add onion,chilies and cook until onions become transparent.
6. After the onions have become transparent add the cooked potatoes, cauliflower florets and peas.
7. Add salt and a cup of water.
8. Once the water starts boiling, add thick coconut milk and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
9. Adjust coconut milk according to suit your taste.
10. If the gravy is too watery you can mash a few pieces of potato in the gravy to make the gravy thicker.
11. Once the gravy has reached the desired consistency turn off the heat and transfer the Thengai Paal Kurma into a serving bowl and serve.
12. Serve Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe with Appam or Idiyappam or Kerala Style Whole Wheat Parotta for a perfect meal.
### Tips for the Best Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Thengai Paal Kurma Recipe – Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Gravy recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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