Traditional mixed vegetable curry from the punjab area in the north of India. It is prepared with seasonal vegetables and a freshly made masala or curry paste.
Serves 4 people
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Large Carrots
- 2 Large Potatoes
- 0.5 Savoy Cabbage
- 200 grams Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoon(s) Vegetable oil
- 1 Masala Paste ( Below)
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon(s) Grated ginger
- 1 Fresh red chilli
- 1 tablespoon(s) Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Mustard Seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon(s) Mineral salt
- Heat a pan and dry fry the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until they pop (1 minutes).
- To make the masala, put the toasted spices and the rest of the ingredients into a blender or mortar and blend until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil and fry the onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the masala paste and fry for a further minute.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and cabbage and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add enough water to just cover the vegetables and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender (approx. 10 minutes).
- Add the frozen peas and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
- Add salt to taste.
- Serve with a healthy garnish of fresh coriander.
Method
- Heat a pan and dry fry the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until they pop (1 minutes).
- To make the masala, put the toasted spices and the rest of the ingredients into a blender or mortar and blend until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil and fry the onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the masala paste and fry for a further minute.
- Add the potatoes, carrots and cabbage and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add enough water to just cover the vegetables and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender (approx. 10 minutes).
- Add the frozen peas and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
- Add salt to taste.
- Serve with a healthy garnish of fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Large Carrots
- 2 Large Potatoes
- 0.5 Savoy Cabbage
- 200 grams Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoon(s) Vegetable oil
- 1 Masala Paste ( Below)
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon(s) Grated ginger
- 1 Fresh red chilli
- 1 tablespoon(s) Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Mustard Seeds
- 1 tablespoon(s) Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon(s) Mineral salt