Mapillai Kuruma is the name of this curry, as it was prepared during the day, when son in law visits ,his in law's house, after marriage. This ,we call as "Maru" or "Maru veedu". This story was told ,by my MIL ,which has happened in her days. Its that special, this kuruma has . This kuruma is prepared using mutton or cookd vegetables. This kuruma is thick and has all of its flavours from the spices used. Even now ,when we go to India, my Mil will prepare this curry. It will be so flavourfull to have it with idli,dosai ,rice or roti. I got this recipe from my MIL and prepared it. It was fantastic. Check this authentic mutton kuruma and make your sundays so flavourfull.
For the Curry :
1.Mutton - 1/2 kg
2.Onion - 1 (big)
2.Tomato - 1
3.Green chillies- 4
5.Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
6.Garlic pods - 4 (crushed)
7.Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
8.Fennel seeds- 1/2 tsp
9.Curry leaves - few
10.Cilantro - few
11.Oil - as needed
12.Salt - to taste
12.Water as needed
13.Yogurt - 1/4 cup
14.Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
To Roast and grind :
1.Coconut pieces - 3
2.Poppy seeds- 1/2 tsp
3.Green chillies- 2
4.Ginger pieces- 1/2 inch
5.Roasted gramdhal (pottukadalai) - 2 tbsp
Notes:
* The mutton has to be cooked well.
* The amount of green chillies can be altered according to your taste.
* Coconut paste makes the gravy thick, so add according to your wish.
* Don't skip the addition of poppy seeds. It adds nice aroma to the curry.
* We can also skip the addition of mutton and replace with cooked vegetables.
* This kuruma, is prepard with the heat of the green chillies alone,no chilli powder is used.
4 comments:
very facinating kuruma and the color is so appealing! i would love to try with chicken :)
What a beautiful recipe and such an old age tradition. thanks for carrying that out. beautiful clicks as always Savitha
Wow...Wonderful savi...Bookmarked the recipe....Love the flavors of it...Perfect for idli/ dosai...
Can we make the same with chicken ...
nostalgic gravy..
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