Nutrient-Packed Veggie Medley Curry
The Makhmali Dum Mix Vegetable recipe a perfect recipe for you to enjoy with fresh vegetables.
Serves 4-5
Ingredients:
-Boiling water as required
-Phool gobhi (Cauliflower) florets 1 & ½ Cup
-Aloo (Potatoes) cubes 2 large
-Gajar (Carrot) 1 Cup
-Matar (Peas) ½ Cup
-Phaliyan (French beans) ½ Cup (cut into 1 inch)
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) 3 medium
-Kaju (Cashew nuts) soaked 6 hour before 10-12
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 3-4
-Pyaz (Onion) fried ½ Cup
-Cooking oil 1/3 Cup
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 2 tsp
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 12-15
-Sabut lal mirch (Button red chillies) 3-4
-Pyaz (Onion) chopped ½ Cup
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) chopped ½ tbs
-Lehsan (Garlic) crushed 1 tbs
-Adrak (Ginger) crushed ½ tbs
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) julienne 1 medium
-Garam masala powder 1 tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ½ tsp
-(few fenugreek leaves) 1 tbs
-Water ½ Cup or as required
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1-2 tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) sliced
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
-Lemon
Directions:
-In boiling water, add cauliflower & blanch for 4-5 minutes, strain & set aside.
-Add potatoes & blanch for 5-6 minutes,strain & set aside.
-Add carrot, peas, French beans & blanch for 3-4 minutes, strain & set aside.
-Make small slits on tomatoes & blanch tomatoes for 6-8 minutes, strain & remove tomato skin.
-In blender jug, add tomatoes, cashew nuts, green chillies, fried onion, blend well & set aside.
-In a clay pot, add cooking oil, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, button red chillies & mix well.
-Add onion, green chilli, garlic, ginger, mix well & cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Add capsicum & mix well
-Add blended paste & mix well.
-Add garam masala powder, pink salt, turmeric powder, few fenugreek leaves & mix well.
-Add water & mix well.
-Now add all blanched vegetables & mix well.
-Add fresh coriander & mix well.
-Cover & seal the pot with rolled dough & steam cook on low flame for 20-25 minutes.
-Garnish with green chilli, fresh coriander, lemon & serve with chapati!
Benefits of this Recipe:
- Nutrient-Dense Vegetables: Packed with a variety of vegetables, this curry provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, supporting overall health and well-being.
- Protein and Healthy Fats: The addition of cashew nuts not only adds creaminess to the sauce but also provides protein and healthy fats, promoting satiety and energy.
- Aromatic Spices: The blend of spices like cumin, black peppercorns, and garam masala not only enhances the flavor but also offers potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
- Versatile and Wholesome: This recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables, making it suitable for various dietary preferences and tastes.
Nutritive Value (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: 250-300 kcal
- Protein: 6-8g
- Fat: 15-18g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Vitamins and Minerals: Rich in vitamins A, C, K, as well as potassium, magnesium, and iron.