Mixed Vegetables Indian-Style (Sabzi) Recipe
Indian Recipes

This type of sabzi is cooked to accompany Indian Balloon Bread, which is deep-fried and served as part of a breakfast. Any vegetables can be used, but drumsticks are most often included, and potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi).

Ingredients:

2 tbsp
1
1
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1-inch piece
2
3/4 cup
3/4 cup
1
11/2 cups
1 oz
1 x 14 oz can
11/3 cups
1 tbsp
1 tbsp

vegetable oil
onion, chopped
garlic clove, crushed
ground cumin
turmeric
black mustard seeds
garam masala
fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
green chilies, finely chopped
chopped carrots
trimmed and halved green beans
drumstick vegetable, sliced, or 1 zucchini, sliced
cauliflower florets
fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), chopped
chopped tomatoes
vegetable stock or water
Tamarind water
chopped cilantro leaves
salt and pepper
Indian Ballon Bread, warmed or basmati rice, to serve

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan and fry the onion over a low heat for about 20 minutes or until soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
   

2. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute, then add the ground cumin, turmeric, black mustard seeds, and garam masala. Fry for 1 minute more or until the aroma of the spices is released and the mustard seeds begin to pop.
   

3. Add the ginger, green chilies, carrots, beans, drumstick, cauliflower, fenugreek leaves, and tomatoes, and cook in the flavored oil for 2 minutes.
   

4. Add the vegetable stock or water and tamarind water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve with warm India balloon bread or boiled basmati rice.

Serves 4