{"id":30135,"date":"2023-03-17T19:23:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T23:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=30135"},"modified":"2024-01-12T16:36:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T21:36:51","slug":"drumsticks-ladys-finger-in-roasted-coconut-gravy-kerala-varutharacha-curry-vegetarian-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/drumsticks-ladys-finger-in-roasted-coconut-gravy-kerala-varutharacha-curry-vegetarian-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Drumsticks &#038; Lady&#8217;s Finger In Roasted Coconut Gravy | Kerala Varutharacha Curry Vegetarian Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-style-roasted-coconut-curry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-style-roasted-coconut-curry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-style-roasted-coconut-curry-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kerala-style roasted coconut vegetarian curry&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Kerala-style roasted coconut vegetarian curry is a popular dish from the southern Indian state of Kerala. This dish is made with roasted coconut and a variety of vegetables, making it a flavorful and healthy meal.<\/p>\n<p>Kerala-style cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of coconut in many dishes.<\/p>\n<p>For making this curry, I&#8217;ve added moringa or drumsticks &amp; lady&#8217;s finger- okra to the ground coconut &amp; cooked them in it.<\/p>\n<p>Other kinds of veggies like bitter gourd and potatoes can also be added or make the non-vegetarian version by adding fish or shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>This curry can be enjoyed with rice, appam, idiyappam &amp; chapati.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/moringa-okra-in-roasted-coconut-gravy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/moringa-okra-in-roasted-coconut-gravy.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/moringa-okra-in-roasted-coconut-gravy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/moringa-okra-in-roasted-coconut-gravy-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry-176x200.jpg 176w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-style-roasted-coconut-curry.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Drumsticks &amp; Lady&#8217;s Finger In Roasted Coconut Gravy | Kerala Varutharacha Vegetarian Recipe<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT10M\">10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT50M\">50 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">5 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For roasting coconut[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coconut, grated- 1 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Small onions or pearl onions- 5<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried red chilies- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 8 leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kashmiri Chili powder- 1\/2 to 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Whole peppercorns- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 1 cup while grinding<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making gravy[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Drumsticks or Moringa cut into 3-inch slices- 10 pieces<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lady&#8217;s finger or okra, cut into round slices- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Pearl onions- 5<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tamarind extract- 1\/2 cup (2-inch slice, soaked in 1\/2 cup warm water)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Curry leaves- 1 sprig<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fresh or frozen drumsticks or moringa are available in most Indian stores.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If using fresh drumsticks, cut them into 3-inch long pieces.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a small bowl, soak fresh tamarind in 1\/2 cup of lukewarm water for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Squeeze the soaked tamarind in water to extract the juice, strain the juice &amp; discard the skin &amp; seeds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add grated coconut, small onions, dried red chilies &amp; curry leaves, roast over medium heat till the coconut turns golden brown in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Keep stirring for even roasting and to avoid the coconut from burning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">When the coconut turns golden brown, add Kashmiri chili powder (for less spice add 1\/2 tbsp), coriander powder &amp; whole black peppercorns.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you want this less spicy, add less whole peppercorns.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Combine everything well, saute for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Take the pan off the heat, let cool down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a blender, grind the roasted coconut along with 1 cup water to a smooth paste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If the mixture is too thick add some more water while grinding.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Use a claypan or non-stick saucepan: add the drumsticks, okra, pearl onions and curry leaves; combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the ground coconut paste &amp; rinse the blender jar with 1\/2 cup water &amp; add that as well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add 1\/2 cup of the tamarind extract to the gravy, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add salt &amp; combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the pan over medium heat &amp; close with a lid, cook covered for 20 minutes till the drumsticks &amp; okra have turned soft.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If the gravy is too thick, add some water to thin it down and cook further for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste the gravy, adjust salt according to your needs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Take the pan off the heat, keep it covered for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy this roasted coconut curry with rice, chapati, appam, idiyappam or pathiri.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kerala-varutharacha-curry-176x200.jpg 176w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala-style roasted coconut vegetarian curry&#8230; Kerala-style roasted coconut vegetarian curry is a popular dish from the southern Indian state of Kerala. This dish is made with roasted coconut and a variety of vegetables, making it a flavorful and healthy meal. Kerala-style cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of coconut in many &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30163,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[348,302,1105,710,27,22,547,18],"tags":[35,1160,549,987],"class_list":["post-30135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coconut-by-ingredient","category-curry","category-drumsticks-vegetable","category-healthy-recipes","category-indian-cuisine","category-kerala-cuisine","category-okra","category-vegetarian","tag-coconut","tag-kerala-recipes","tag-okra-2","tag-vegetarian","course-main","cuisine-indian-cuisine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30135"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31942,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30135\/revisions\/31942"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}