MIX VEGETABLE

MIX VEGETABLE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large onion quartered
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes quartered
• 2 green chillies (reduce if you want less heat)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1" piece of ginger
• 3 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 2 tsps coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 500 gms chunky, mixed frozen vegetables - for example cauliflower, broccoli, beans, corn, peas...
• Salt to taste
• 4 tbsps thick unsweetened yogurt (must not be sour), whisked till smooth
• Chopped fresh coriander to garnish

METHOD

• Thaw the vegetables completely. I like to do this by setting them out on a plate for some time. You could thaw them in the microwave but I find that this makes them mushy.
• While the vegetables are thawing, put the quartered onion, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger and garlic into a food processor and grind into a smooth paste. There is no need to add any water to this while grinding as the juices from the tomatoes will provide sufficient liquid.
• Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan on medium heat. When hot, add the above mixture and all the powdered spices including the garam masala.
• Stir and fry/ sauté till the oil begins to separate from the masala. Stir often to prevent the masala from sticking and/ or burning. You may even need to sprinkle some water every now and then to prevent the masala from sticking and burning.
• When the masala is done (as above), add the mixed vegetables and stir gently. Season with salt to taste and add half a cup of warm water. Cook till the vegetables are tender but not pulpy/ overcooked. Remove from heat and stir in the yogurt till fully blended.
• Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve with Jeera Rice, plain rice, hot Chapatis or Parathas!