Thenga Chutney Kuruma
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamChutneys, Podis & PicklesGluten-free
You’ll need: Kettle
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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.
Ingredients
16 itemsWaterAs needed
Coconut Paste1 cup
Cauliflower, Florets100 grams
WaterAs needed
Salt1 tsp
Ghee1 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Bay Leaves1
Cinnamon1 inch
Star Anise1
Cloves1
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Green Chilli1
Onion, Slices100 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Slices90 grams
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 412kcal | 824kcal |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g | 55g |
| Fat | 34g | 67g |
| Fibre | 12g | 25g |
| Sugar | 9.9g | 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)Green ChilliOnionGinger 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.
WaterCoconut PasteTomato
- 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 412 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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