South Indian Style Kurma For the masala 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp chutney dal 4 cashews 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp poppyseeds 3 cardamom 1 inch cinnamon 3 green chillies 1/2 inch ginger Grind the above into a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Add 1 onion sliced. Fry till pink. Add the paste and fry till the rawness goes. Add 1 small potato cubes. Cook till half done. Add 1 cup veggies of your choice ( beans, carrots, peas, cauliflower) and 1 cup water and salt. Cover and cook till done.