Veg Kurma Recipe (Hotel Style Vegetable Korma)

Name: Veg Kurma Recipe (Hotel Style Vegetable Korma)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons desiccated coconut ((unsweetened) or fresh/frozen grated coconut); 12 to 15 cashews (- soaked); 2 teaspoons poppy seeds ((khus khus), optional); ½ tablespoon roasted chana dal ((roasted split & husked bengal gram)); ½ tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 cloves; 2 green cardamoms; 4 to 5 black peppercorns; 1 kapok bud ((marathi moggu), optional); 1 tiny piece of stone flower ((pathar phool), optional); 1 teaspoon green chilies (- chopped or 2 green chillies); 1 to 1.5 teaspoons garlic (- finely chopped or 4 to 5 small to medium-sized garlic); 1.5 teaspoons ginger (- finely chopped or 1 inch ginger); ½ cup water (- for blending or add as required); 1 to 1.25 cups cauliflower florets ((medium sized)); ¾ cup potatoes (- chopped or 1 medium potato - diced); ⅓ cup green peas (fresh or frozen); ¼ cup french beans (or 7 to 8 french beans); ½ cup carrots (- chopped or 1 medium carrot); 2 tablespoons oil (- any neutral oil or coconut oil); ⅓ cup onions (- finely chopped or 1 medium sized onion); ⅓ cup tomatoes (- finely chopped or 1 medium tomato); 7 to 8 curry leaves ((medium to large) or 12 to 15 small sized); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 2 tablespoons curd ((yogurt) - optional); 1.25 cups water (- for slightly thin gravy, add 1.5 cups water); salt ( as required)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

Veg Kurma (or Veg Korma) is made by cooking mixed vegetables in a creamy gravy of yogurt, cashews, coconut and spices. This South Indian hotel-style recipe is mildly spiced and full of flavor. The gravy is smooth, rich and pairs well with poori, dosa, parotta or rice. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:29:49 GMT