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Kara Boondi Kurma Recipe - Boondi In Coconut Milk
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Kara Boondi Kurma Recipe - Boondi In Coconut Milk

A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with boondi - kara boondi, onion - finely chopped, tomato - chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

40 minTotal Time20m prep · 20m cook
4Servings
450-600Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions15 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kara Boondi Kurma Recipe, heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium flame

    boondi - kara boondi(200 grams)
  2. 2

    Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter

    mustard seeds(1)
  3. 3

    After 10 seconds, add bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves

    bay leaves (tej patta)(2)cloves (laung)(2)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)curry leaves - a fewcoriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishing
  4. 4

    Saute for about 30 seconds

  5. 5

    Next, add onions and cook till they turn soft and translucent

    onion - finely chopped(1)
  6. 6

    Once the onions turn soft, add ginger garlic paste, slit green chillies, curry leaves, salt and turmeric powder

    onion - finely chopped(1)green chilli(2)ginger garlic paste(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to tastebay leaves (tej patta)(2)curry leaves - a fewcoriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishing
  7. 7

    Mix everything well

    coconut milk - thin(2 cups)
  8. 8

    Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder and let it cook till the tomatoes turn mushy

    tomato - chopped(1)green chilli(2)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishing
  9. 9

    This will take about 3 to 4 minutes

  10. 10

    Add thin coconut milk and let it boil

    coconut milk - thick(1 cup)coconut milk - thin(2 cups)
  11. 11

    Once it comes to boil, add the boondi

    boondi - kara boondi(200 grams)
  12. 12

    Once the gravy becomes thick, switch off the heat, add thick coconut milk and give it a stir

    coconut milk - thick(1 cup)coconut milk - thin(2 cups)
  13. 13

    Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot

    coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)bay leaves (tej patta)(2)curry leaves - a fewcoriander (dhania) leaves - for garnishing
  14. 14

    Serve Kara Boondi Kurma along with Tawa Paratha and Palak Raita for an everyday meal

    boondi - kara boondi(200 grams)
  15. 15

    You can also serve it with Crisp Ghee Roast Dosa for your lunch

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

307 kcal
Protein7.8g
Carbs30.8g
Fat17.1g
Fiber3.7g

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