Mixed vegetable

A  colourful blend of vegetables to go with rotis (Indian flat bread) . You can use any combination of veggies . I happened to cook this on a day when I wanted to clear my fridge of all the remaining veggies .It turned out pretty well .

Serves 4 .

Ingredients

1. Medium sized potatoes (diced small )                                   – 2
2. Cauliflower (medium sized florets cut very small )           – 4
3. Cabbage (chopped into small squares )                                – 1/4
4. Medium sized carrot (diced small)                                        – 1
5. French beans (cut into small rings )                                      – 6
6. Green peas                                                                                  – 1 bowl
7. Tomatoes (grated)                                                                     – 2
8. Coriander leaves (chopped fine )

 

Dry spices

1. Coriander powder     – 1 tsp
2. Turmeric powder      – 1 tsp
3. Red chilli powder       – 1 tsp
4. salt to taste.

For tempering

1. Mustard seeds             – 1/2 tsp
2. Asafoetida ( hing )       – 1/4 tsp
3. Oil                                   – 2 tbsp.

Procedure

1. Take oil in a wok and put it on the burner to heat .
2. Once hot, add mustard seeds and hing .As soon as they begin to crackle add potatoes , carrots and cauliflower . Mix well . Cover and cook for  5 to 10 minutes or until the veggies are half done .
3. After that , add french beans ,cabbage and green peas . Mix . Then add the dry spices and salt .
4. Then add tomatoes and mix . Cover and cook . After 5 mins , remove the lid and stir. We do not want to overcook the veggies or else they lose their brilliant colour.
5. Fry on high heat till everything comes together and oil seperates from the sides of the wok .Add finely chopped coriander and serve .