Spicy Kollu Vada Kurma (Horse Gram Fritters in Coconut Gravy)

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Kollu Vada Kurma Recipe (Horse Gram Fritters in Spicy & Tangy Curry)
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian

Description:
Kollu Vada Kurma is a mouthwatering curry perfect to serve with rice or rotis. Made with horse gram dal fritters, it’s added to a rich coconut-based masala gravy, offering a healthier spin on the traditional korma recipe. A flavorful, spicy, and tangy dish that will surely be loved by all!

Ingredients:

For Kollu Vada (Horse Gram Fritters):

• 2 cups Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith)
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
• 1-inch Ginger, finely chopped
• 1 sprig Curry leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds (Saunf), coarsely pounded
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, as required

For Kurma (Curry):

• 2 Onions, finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1-inch Ginger, grated
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania)
• ½ tsp Red Chilli powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi)
• 2 Cloves (Laung)
• 1-inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
• 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds (Saunf)
• 3 sprigs Mint Leaves (Pudina), roughly chopped
• 2 Bay leaves (Tej Patta)
• Oil, as required

To grind into a masala:

• 2 tbsp Poppy seeds, soaked in hot water
• ¼ cup Fresh coconut, grated
• 5 Cashew nuts

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

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Instructions:

1. Prepare Kollu Vada:

   • Soak the horse gram dal for at least 2 hours in warm water or overnight. Drain the water once soaked.
   • Add the soaked horse gram, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves to a mixer grinder. Grind it into a coarse batter.
   • Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped onions, fennel seeds, and salt. Mix well. Taste and adjust the salt and spices as needed.

2. Cook Kollu Vada:

   • Heat a Kuzhi Paniyaram pan over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil into each cavity.
   • Spoon the Kollu Vada batter into each cavity and fry until golden brown on all sides. Once cooked, remove and set aside.

3. Prepare Kurma (Curry):

   • In a separate pan, heat oil. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
   • Add the chopped tomatoes, grated ginger, garlic, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, fennel seeds, and mint leaves. Sauté for a few minutes.
   • Add bay leaves and stir. Once the spices are well incorporated, add the soaked and ground masala mix of poppy seeds, fresh coconut, and cashew nuts. Cook the mixture until the oil separates from the masala.

4. Finish the Kurma:

   • Add water to adjust the consistency of the curry. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend together.

5. Combine Vada and Kurma:

   • Gently add the fried Kollu Vadas into the prepared kurma. Let them soak in the gravy for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

6. Serve:

   • Serve hot with rice or rotis for a complete South Indian meal.

Enjoy the delicious Kollu Vada Kurma!

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