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Kanpur Special Vermicelli Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Special Vermicelli Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Special Vermicelli Kurma brings a lasooni touch with a classic kurma finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Vermicelli1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Sheer Khurma Recipe for EID | Popular Dessert Recipe | The Kanpur Kitchen · on YouTube