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Chettinad Curry(Veg) Recipe

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Chettinad Curry
Here's a spicy curry from tamilnadu that tastes best with steamed rice. The chettinad masala for this curry can even be made a week in advance and stored in air-tight bottles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients
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Other Ingredients
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
For The Chettinad Masala
Other Ingredients
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Rating: 0
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Instructions
For the chettinad masala
  1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chettttinad masala ingredients till you get a roasted aroma. Keep aside.
How to proceed
  1. Soak the poppy seeds and cashewnuts in hot water for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain and grind with the roasted chettinad masala and ¼ cup water to make a fine paste. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the onions and saute till the onions turn translucent.
  4. Add the tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and chilli powder and cook till the tomatoes are well blended with the masala and the oil seperates from the sides.
  5. Add the ground paste and curry leaves and saute for 2 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup of water and vegetables,cover and cook till the gravy thickens.
  7. Add the coconut milk,mix well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.