Kadai Vegetables

INGREDIENTS:

Baby Carrots-5 nos cut into small pieces
Green bell pepper-1 small,cubed into small pieces
Mushroom-1/2 cup,cubed into small pieces
Cauliflower-1/2 cup
Green beans- 1/2 cup,cut into small pieces
Frozen green peas-1/4 cup
Onion- 1/2 big, grated in a chopper
Onion-1 small,chopped roughly
Green chillies-3 or 4 depending on the spice
Tomato paste-1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Sour cream-3 tbsp
Kasoori Methi-1 tsp
Turmeric powder,cumin seeds powder,chilli powder,fennel seeds powder,dry coriander seeds powder,Garam masala-According to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Boil all the vegetables in water separately except green bell pepper and mushrooms.
2. Soak 1/2 the onion in the hot water to remove the strong raw smell.
3. Remove the onion from the hot water and chop into fine paste with green chillies in a chopper.
4. In a separate pan,add oil,add the onions,green peppers and mushroom and allow to cook.
5. Now add the onion/green chilli paste and allow to cook well.
6. Add the tomato paste.
7. Add some sour cream and all masala powders and kasoori methi and mix well.
8. Now add the boiled vegetables and add some left over hot water.
9. Allow the water to evaporate and become a dry sabzi.Turn off stove.
10. Garnish with cilantro.Serve hot with chapathis/naan/rice.

Mughalai Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

Baby potatoes- 1 packet
Onions-1.5 big onions,sliced thinly
Green chillies- 3-4 slit
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
Yogurt- Enough to make a light gravy
Turmeric powder,danya powder,cumin powder, chilli powder and garam masala for taste
Cilantro for garnish

PROCEDURE:

1. Boil the potatoes lightly for one whistle in pressure cooker
2. Peel the skin and deep fry them and set aside
3. In a pan with oil,add the sliced onions,green chillies,ginger garlic paste and saute well.
4. Once done add the curry powders and mix the fried potatoes.
5. Switch off the stove and add yogurt and mix well for the consistency of gravy you would like.
6. Garnish with cilantro. You can also fry cashewnuts if you want.

Serve hot with chapathis, parathas or rice.