How long does Thenga Chutney Kuruma take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thenga Chutney Kuruma serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thenga Chutney Kuruma vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thenga Chutney Kuruma spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Thenga Chutney Kuruma?

1 cup Coconut Paste, 100 grams Cauliflower, 100 grams Onion, 90 grams Tomato, 1 Bay Leaves, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Chutney Kuruma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thenga Chutney Kuruma?

About 405 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thenga Chutney Kuruma

Name: Thenga Chutney Kuruma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 100 grams Cauliflower, Florets; As needed Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ghee; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Star Anise; 1 Cloves; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 100 grams Onion, Slices; 1 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 90 grams Tomato, Slices; 1 cup Coconut Paste; As needed Water

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Thenga chutney kuruma, a cauliflower kurma cooked in a kettle with kalpasi and coconut chutney as the gravy. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

You’ll need: Kettle

Ingredients

16 items

2 people

Cauliflower, Florets100 grams
WaterAs needed
Salt1 tsp
Ghee1 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Bay Leaves1
Cinnamon1 inch
Star Anise1
Cloves1
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Onion, Slices100 grams
Green Chilli1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Slices90 grams
Coconut Paste1 cup
WaterAs needed

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	405kcal	810kcal
Protein	5.5g	11g
Carbohydrate	27g	54g
Fat	33g	66g
Fibre	12g	24g
Sugar	9.8g	20g

Cookd masalas for coconut paste

Method

1
In a kettle add the cauliflower florets, water and boil for 10 minutes.
CauliflowerWaterSalt
2
In a kettle add all the whole garam masalas, once aromatic (around 10 seconds), add the onions and saute for 5 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Add the green chillies and ginger garlic paste, and cook for 2 minutes or until the raw flavour disappears.
GheeMustard SeedsBay LeavesCinnamonStar AniseClovesKalpasi (Stone Flower)OnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add tomatoes and saute for 5 minutes until they turn soft. Add the coconut chutney, pour water and bring it to a boil.
TomatoCoconut PasteWater
4
Now add the cooked cauliflower to the kettle , cover and cook for 10 minutes. Finish with coriander leaves and serve hot with dosa, idli or chapathis

Before you start

How long does Thenga Chutney Kuruma take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thenga Chutney Kuruma serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thenga Chutney Kuruma vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thenga Chutney Kuruma spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thenga Chutney Kuruma?: 1 cup Coconut Paste, 100 grams Cauliflower, 100 grams Onion, 90 grams Tomato, 1 Bay Leaves, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Chutney Kuruma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thenga Chutney Kuruma?: About 405 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.