How do I prepare the masala paste for this curry?

Combine onion, pureed tomatoes, green chilis, cashews, ginger, and cloves in a mixer, grinding into a fine paste with about 1 tablespoon of water to aid blending.

What whole spices are used to start the curry base?

Bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin seeds are added to hot oil and cooked for about 10 seconds to infuse their aroma before adding the ground masala.

When should I add the baby corn and peas to the curry?

After the masala paste and dry spices have cooked and the sauce has come to a boil with 1/4 cup water, add the chopped baby corn and peas and cook until tender.

How can I tell if the masala paste is cooked sufficiently?

Cook the ground masala paste until its raw smell is gone and it begins to release oil on the sides of the pan, indicating it's properly cooked.

What are the recommended serving suggestions for this curry?

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or any other flatbread for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Baby Corn and Peas Curry
[Vegan]

JR By: Jyothi Rajesh

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A vibrant bowl of vegan Baby Corn and Peas Curry, garnished with fresh coriander, served alongside warm flatbread.

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This fragrant baby corn and peas masala is a simple dish that pairs perfectly with flatbread like rotis. The vegetables are cooked in a mixture of spices, including bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric. It's also given a rich, underlying touch of creaminess from coconut cream.

Ingredients You Need for Baby Corn and Peas Curry [Vegan]

For the Curry:

1 cup baby corn
1/4 cup fresh peas
1 small bay leaf
2 cloves
1 1-inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
3/4 tablespoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon coconut cream

For the Masala:

1 onion
2 tomatoes, puréed
2 green chilis
12 cashews
1-inch ginger piece
5 cloves

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How to Prepare Baby Corn and Peas Curry [Vegan]

Add all ingredients for the masala into a mixer and grind into a fine paste. Use about 1 tablespoon water to make blending easier.
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds.
Add the ground masala paste. Cook until the raw smell of the paste is gone and it releases oil on the sides of the pan.
Now add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and garam masala powder. Mix well and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water and bring it to a boil.
Add chopped baby corn and peas, mix and cook until the vegetables are fully cooked.
Finally, add about 1 tablespoon coconut cream, mix well, and turn off the flame.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or any flatbread.

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Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.