Tuesday, July 15, 2008

MIXED VEGETABLE

Chef:Sanjeev Kapoor
Ingredients
Carrots, 1 inch pieces 2 medium
Cauliflower, medium florets ¼ medium
French beans, 1 inch pieces 10-12
Green peas, blanched ½ cup
Oil 2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Cashewnuts 15-20
Peanuts 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Green chillies, chopped 2
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Fresh tomato puree 3 cups
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1½ teaspoons
Yogurt ¼ cup
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
1.Heat oil in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds and when they begin to change colour, add carrots and sauté for two minutes. Add one cup of water and let it cook.
2. Soak cashewnuts, peanuts in water for fifteen minutes and grind into a smooth paste.
3.Add turmeric powder, green chillies and red chilli powder to the carrots and stir. Add cashewnut-peanut paste and mix.
4.Add cauliflower and cook for a minute. Add tomato puree and mix.
5.Add coriander powder and garam masala powder and stir. Cover and cook till the vegetables are almost done.
6.Add French beans and green peas and let it simmer for four to five minutes.
7.Add yogurt and salt and mix. Simmer for two minutes and take it off the heat.
8.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.