Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Mixed Vegetable curry

Happy Pongal to every one!!!!.. Since it is a special and very important festival I decide to make some tasty vegetarian curry. But, I was surprised to find that there are not many vegetarian recipes online. It took me almost 4 hours to decide on this recipe -- and its totally worth making. I made this dish with help of my friends Rowena and Ahra - and even they liked it.  It was fun cooking with them. Since all three of us like spicy food - we made it really spicy. But still we couldn't stop eating!!!!!

Ingredients:

Carrots (medium) - 2
Cauliflower - 1/4 pc
Beans - 10 to 12
Green peas - 1/2 cup
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Cashewnuts - 15 to 20
Peanuts - 2 tbsp
Chilli paste - 3 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Tomato puree - 3 cups
Coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Yogurt -- 1/4 cup
Salt - to taste
Fresh coriander leaves - 1/2 bunch

Procedure:
  1. Cut all the vegetables in to small pieces and separate the cauliflower in to small florets.
  2. Soak cashew nuts and peanuts for 15 to 20 mins and make it in to a smooth paste. 
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and fry for few seconds. 
  4. Add carrots and saute for two mins. Add one cup of water and let it cook.
  5. Add turmeric powder, chilli paste, chilli powder and still well. Add cashew nut-peanut paste and mix. 
  6. Add Cauliflower and cook for a minute. Add tomato puree and mix. 
  7. Add coriander powder and garam masala and stir well. Cover and cook till the vegetables are almost done. Add some water to get the gravy if necessary.
  8. Add beans and green peas and let it simmer for four to five mins. 
  9. Add yogurt and salt and mix. 
  10. Simmer for two mins and take it off the heat. Garnish with coriander leaves and close the lid. 
Enjoy with hot rice or roti!!!!

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