Kalyana Veetu Vegetable Kurma (Wedding-style Kurma) Recipe

Kalyana Veetu Vegetable Kurma is the creamy, coconut-rich kurma served at Tamil weddings. Manakkadu Garam Masala brings the signature warm aroma to this crowd-pleaser.

Kalyana Veetu Vegetable Kurma Recipe

Preparation Time

• 20 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 25 Minutes

Serves

• 5 People

Ingredients

• Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, potato, peas), chopped
• 1 tsp Manakkadu Garam Masala
• ½ cup grated coconut
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tbsp roasted gram (pottukadalai)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and turmeric

Method

Step 1: Grind paste

Grind coconut, roasted gram, green chillies and fennel into a smooth paste.

Step 2: Saute

Heat oil, add curry leaves and onions; saute. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato; cook soft.

Step 3: Cook veg

Add vegetables, turmeric, salt and a cup of water; cook till tender.

Step 4: Add paste

Stir in the coconut paste and simmer 8-10 minutes till creamy.

Step 5: Finish

Add 1 tsp Manakkadu Garam Masala, simmer 2 minutes and switch off.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Idli / Dosa
• Parotta / Chapati
• Biryani
• Idiyappam

Wedding-style Vegetable Kurma with Manakkadu Garam Masala

This is the kurma that defines a Tamil kalyana sappadu — mild, creamy and fragrant, loved by all ages.

Manakkadu Garam Masala adds the gentle warmth of cloves, cinnamon and cardamom that makes wedding-style kurma special.

Recreate the feast at home with Manakkadu Garam Masala and this classic kurma.