Thursday 3 December 2015


MIXED VEGETABLE MASALA


INGREDIENTS


  • Oil - 1/2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida - a pinch
  • Dry fenugreek - 1/2 tsp
  • Tomatoes - 3 
  • Green chillies - 2
  • Ginger - 1/4 inch or less 
  • Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt as needed
  • Sugar - 1/4 tsp
  • Butter - 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Fresh cream - 1/2 tbsp (or) Corn flour - 1/2 tbsp diluted in 1/4 cup of milk
  • Mixed vegetables (Any 4 , I have added carrot - 1, beans - 4, cauliflower-4 florets, potato 1 small size, peas, mushroom, capsicum few) 

METHOD
  1. Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup of milk and set aside or use fresh cream
  2. Blend 3 sliced tomatoes, green chilies and ginger to make a puree and keep aside.
  3. Heat oil in pan add cumin seeds, fenugreek and asafoetida.
  4. Now, add grounded tomato puree, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, salt  and leave it to boil for few minutes.

  5. Add mixed vegetables and water.
  6. cover and cook for 5- 10 minutes (till vegetables gets cooked).
  7. Now, add the cornstarch which is diluted in milk or fresh cream and mix well
  8. Add few more water if the gravy is too thick, add sugar and finally add melted butter for rich taste.
                                               
  9. Turn off flame, garnish with cilantro and serve.
           

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