- Heat oil in a kadai and add the cinnamon and cloves. Then add the onions. When the onions turn golden brown in colour, add the green chilly and ginger garlic paste. Next, add the sliced mushrooms and curry leaves. Stir and saute them well. When the mushrooms are lightly cooked, add in the tomatoes. Saute for about 3 minutes. Grind the coconut, fried grams and fennel seeds smoothly. Add the ground coconut paste. Give it another stir and add 1 to 1.5 cups water. Add the required salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder and garam masala powder. Mix them well and then simmer for about 5 minutes. When the kurma boils well, turn off the heat and add the chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves. Close it with the lid for few minutes and then serve it with chapathi.