firstly, in a pan heat 1 tbsp oil and saute 1 inch ginger and 2 clove garlic.

add ½ onion and saute until it softens.

further add 1 tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.

now add ½ coconut, 3 dried red chilli, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp poppy seeds, 1 tsp fennel and 1 tbsp putani.

saute for a minute until it turns aromatic.

cool completely and transfer to the blender.

blend to smooth paste adding ½ cup water. keep aside.

now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute ½ inch cinnamon, 3 pod cardamom, few curry leaves.

add ½ onion, 1 chilli and saute until it softens slightly.

further add ½ tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.

add in prepared masala paste, ¼ tsp turmeric and ¾ tsp salt.

saute for 2 minutes or until masala turns aromatic.

now add 3 cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.

simmer and boil for 5 minutes.

also add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.

finally, enjoy dosa kurma recipe with dosa, idli or chapathi.