Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma
Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma
Authentic South India · Restaurant Style

Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma Recipe

Pure Veg📍South India🍽️Dinner & Breakfast⏱️30 minsAdvanced👥Serves 4Vegetarian
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Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma is an authentic South India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 10 metric-measured ingredients (including Maida (All Purpose Flour), Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Peas, Beans, Potatoes), Fresh Grated Coconut, Cashews & Fennel Seeds, Coconut Oil / Ghee), this recipe takes approximately 30 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma

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1
Maida (All Purpose Flour)
500 g
2
Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Peas, Beans, Potatoes)
400 g
3
Fresh Grated Coconut
1 cup
4
Cashews & Fennel Seeds
10 pcs + 1 tsp
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5
Coconut Oil / Ghee
4 tbsp
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6
Ginger Garlic Paste
1.5 tbsp
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7
Onions & Tomatoes
2 each
8
Whole Spices (Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Star Anise)
2 pieces each
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9
Green Chilies & Mint
3 slit + 1/4 cup
10
Salt
1 tsp
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Knead maida with salt, warm water, and oil into a soft pliable dough. Rest 1 hour. Roll paper-thin, pleat into spirals, flatten, and cook on hot tawa with ghee until flaky.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Knead maida with salt, warm water, and oil into a soft pliable dough. Rest 1 hour. Roll paper-thin, pleat into spirals, flatten, and cook on hot tawa with ghee until flaky.
2
Blend grated coconut, cashews, fennel seeds, and green chilies with water into a silky kurma paste.
3
In a pot, heat coconut oil, temper cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise; sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
4
Add tomatoes, mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beans, peas), turmeric, and coriander powder. Sauté for 3 minutes.
5
Add 1.5 cups water, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender.
6
Pour coconut-cashew paste and simmer for 5 minutes until creamy. Garnish with mint and coriander; serve with hot flaky layered parottas.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma at home

1

Bloom Spices in Warm Fat

Whole spices (cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) release their fat-soluble flavor compounds only when bloomed in hot ghee or mustard oil before wet ingredients are introduced.

2

Balance Acid, Fat & Heat

If the gravy feels heavy or flat, a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) brightens the entire profile instantly.

3

Deglaze the Pan (Fond Retention)

Scrape the caramelized browned bits sticking to the bottom of your kadai using a splash of warm water. That fond contains the most concentrated umami flavor.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
367kcal
18% DV
Protein
12g
24% DV
Carbs
53g
19% DV
Fat
15g
19% DV
Fiber
8g
29% DV
Sodium
527mg
23% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma

Allow the prepared Malabar Parotta with Veg Kurma to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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