Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Saagu | Veg Kurma | ಸಾಗು | ವೆಜ್ ಕೂರ್ಮಾ


Veg kurma or saagu are typical traditional and authentic south Indian, karnataka curry. It is prepared with the mixed combination of spices, coconut and vegetables. In short, saagu is a coconut rich veg curry with combination of variety of vegetables and spices. Saagu recipe goes well with set dosa or poori.

For Masala paste

  1. Coconut - 1/4 cup, sliced
  2. Cashew nuts - few
  3. Ginger - 1/2 inch, chopped
  4. Garlic - 6, pods
  5. Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch, crushed
  6. Cloves -2
  7. Green cardamom pod - 1
  8. Green chilies - 3
  9. Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
  10. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  11. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  12. Poppy seeds - 1 tbsp
  13. Coriander leaves - few
  14. Water - as needed

For Veg Kurma (Saagu) ingredients

  1. Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
  2. Bay leaf - 2, small
  3. Onion - 1, finely chopped
  4. Fresh green peas - 1/4 cup
  5. Potato - 1, chopped
  6. Tomato - 1, chopped
  7. Carrot - 1/4 cup
  8. Beans - 1/4 cup, chopped
  9. Water - as needed
  10. Salt - as per taste
  11. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Preparation

  1. Take a blending jar, add 1/4 cup of sliced coconut, few cashew nuts, 1/2 inch of chopped ginger, 6 pods of garlic, 1/2 inch of crushed cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, a green cardamom, 3 green chilies, 1/4 tsp of fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, a tbsp of poppy seeds, few coriander leaves and little water.
  2. Blend these ingredients into a smooth paste.
  3. Keep this masala paste aside.
  4. Take a pan and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
  5. Allow to cooking oil to heat for some time.
  6. Add 2 bay leaves and a finely chopped onion.
  7. Sauté the onions well for 2 minutes on low flame.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of fresh green peas, a chopped potato, 1/4 cup of chopped carrot, and 1/4 cup of chopped beans.
  9. Sauté them well for 2 minutes.
  10. Add a chopped tomato & sauté it for a minute.
  11. Add blended masala paste.
  12. Add little water into the jar and add the remaining masala into the pan
  13. Add a tsp of coriander powder and little salt to taste.
  14. Mix it well.
  15. Check the consistency of gravy. If required, add some water .
  16. Close the pan and cook for 10 mins on a low flame.
  17. Give it a mix occasionally.
  18. Open the lid and give a nice mix.
  19. That's it! Veg Kurma or Sagu is ready.
Serve this with poori, chapati, roti, ghee rice or plain rice.

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