Kaarattu kurma recipe

Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, and fry them till golden brown. Dry roast coconut powder, groundnuts, poppy seeds, almonds, cashew nut, cardamom, cinnamon cloves, and bay leaves. Now put all these ingredients in a blender and make a smooth paste by adding little water. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan add chopped onion fry them till golden brown. Add turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala. Now add the curd and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the grounded paste and cook on low flame. Add the green chilies and water. Cover with a lid, and let it cook for 15 minutes till oil separates out. Once done, open and add coriander, mint leaves, salt, and lemon juice and diced carrots, cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove and garnish with coriander and mint leaves.

Serve the carrot korma with a side of steamed basmati rice, bagara khana, roti, or naan.