Malabari Curry ( Desi Khana)

by Tarla Dalal

Malabari Curry, the veggies rest in a base of coconut milk, and coconut is used in the masala paste also. So, overall the soothing flavour of coconut and the soft feel of boiled vegetables dominate this recipe.

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मालाबारी करी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Malabari Curry ( Desi Khana) in Hindi)

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The western coast of india generally features coconut-rich food. This malabari curry from the kitchens of kerala is no exception. The veggies rest in a base of coconut milk, and coconut is used in the masala paste also. So, overall the soothing flavour of coconut and the soft feel of boiled vegetables dominate this recipe.

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Malabari Curry ( Desi Khana) recipe - How to make Malabari Curry ( Desi Khana)

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 12 mins Total Time: 27 mins 4Makes 4 servings (4 serving )
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Ingredients

2 cups chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots , potatoes , cauliflower and green peas)
1/4 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
1 tbsp ghee
2 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp lemon juice

For The Paste
1/2 cup grated coconut
3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 green chillies , roughly chopped
6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
25 cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
4 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces

Method

For the paste

Combine the coconut and curry leaves in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a slow flame, while stirring continuously, until the mixture is light pink. Keep aside to cool slightly.
Add the green chillies, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and dry red chillies and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using a little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai, add the curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the turmeric powder, mixed vegetables, coconut milk and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Serve hot.

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Nutrient values per serving

Energy	175 cal
Protein	3.4 g
Carbohydrates	11.2 g
Fiber	6.5 g
Fat	13 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	416.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.6 mg
Vitamin C	21.2 mg
Folic Acid	19.2 mcg
Calcium	47 mg
Iron	1.3 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	18.4 mg
Potassium	118.6 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg