Potato-Bell pepper Korma

Potato-Bell pepper Korma by Siri on Apr 28, 2011

A rich, dense, nutty gravy is what is needed as a base for a 'Korma", though I used it very loosely in this case as, as per wikipedia, it can be made with yogurt, cream, nut and seed pastes or coconut milk . From vegetables to eggs to even meat, anything & everything can be added to it. This korma recipe is from my mom who still cooks this up in the most delicious way. Don't be surprised when you see that the recipe asks for only 2 tablespoons of peanuts or 1 tbsp of poppy seeds. Everything get adds up and it serves atleast 3-4 servings. Tastes best when served with my mama's "Vegetable Biryani".

Cook time: Under 30 min
Prep time: Under 15 min
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

2 tbsp peanuts
2 tbsp cashew nuts
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup coconut (frozen or dry flakes)
1 tbsp coriander seeds, 3-4 cloves, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 tbsp of tamarind pulp + 1/2 cup of water
2 potatoes, 2 bell peppers - chopped into big pieces
3-4 teaspoon of oil
1 chopped onion
1 chopped tomato
salt - to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp red chilli powder (less or more depending on the spice level))
1/3 cup of beaten yogurt

Method

Peel and cut 2 potatoes into cubes and boil them, until a bit firm.

Dry roast the following separately:

2 tbsp peanuts
2 tbsp cashew nuts
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup coconut (frozen or dry flakes)
1 tbsp coriander seeds + 3-4 cloves + 1/2 inch cinnamon stick

Spread on a wide plate so that it cools down a bit. Keep aside.

Heat oil (about 1 teaspoon) and saute 1 chopped onion, until golden brown. Add 1 chopped tomato pieces. Cook until mush. Cool down a bit.

Grind all of the above (from Step 2 & Step 3) with 2 tbsp of tamarind pulp and 1 cup of water.

Heat about 2-3 teaspoons of oil, add chopped bell peppers with little salt. Cook them for about 6-7 mins. then add onion-tomato-masala paste from Step 3. Cook on medium low flame, until oil starts to separate.

Season with salt, turmeric, red chilli powder as per taste. Add the boiled potato pieces. Cook for 2-3 mins.

Finally add 1/3 cup of beaten yogurt. Mix well and cook for 4-5 mins.

Variation: Any veggie can be substituted for bell peppers and potatoes. I made the same with boiled eggs once and cauliflower, the other time. it tasted equally yummy.

Serve hot with vegetable fried rice or rotis or jeera rice or just plain steamed rice.

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Recipe Reference

http://www.cookingwithsiri.com/2010/11/potota-bell-pepper-korma-with-some.html