Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Vegetable Makhanwala (Tomatoey Veggies)

  • 1/2 cup French beans, cut
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cut
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup baby corn (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower, pieces
  • 1/2 cup sliced onions
  • 1" ginger piece
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chlili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 4 tbsp cream
  • 1/2 tsp kasui methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • cilantro chopped (garnish)
  1. Combine onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, termeric, chilli powder - microwave 4 minutes (let cool completely)
  2. Blend mixture, set aside
  3. New bowl: 2 tbsp butter and cumin seeds in bowl - microwave 1 minute
  4. Add beans, carrots, peas, corn and cauliflower - cover and microwave 5 minutes
  5. New bowl: butter, cooked puree, vegetables, garam masala, cream, kasuri methi, sugar, salt - mix - microwave 4 minutes