Indian Mixed Vegetables

Mixed veg is a staple of authentic Indian cuisine. A rich blend of vegetables, curry, and other spices; you’ll never regret having mixed veg on the table. This dish is best served as a side, along with your choice of roti, chapati, poori, or plain rice.

This Indian Mixed Vegetables recipe stores well. You can store it in a hot case and eat later, and it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared

Health Benefits:

One of the key ingredients in mixed veg is turmeric. It contains powerful medicinal compounds known as curcuminoids. One of these compounds specifically is called curcumin, which is a strong antioxidant and has great anti-inflammatory effects

Curcumin is also linked to a lower risk of various brain diseases, as well as improved brain functionality. It boosts a process known as Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) which is a growth hormone that drives neuron multiplication.

Ingredients

oil: 1 tbsp

ginger paste or ginger garlic: 1tsp

cumin: ½ tsp

finely chopped onions: 1 cup

green chile – slit or chopped: 1

finely chopped tomatoes or tomato puree: 1 cup

turmeric: 1 pinch

red chilli powder: ¾ tsp

garam masala or curry powder: 1 tsp

chopped mixed vegetables – carrots, beans, bell pepper, peas, potatoes, cauliflower, etc: 3 cups

salt to taste

Water as needed

How To Make Indian Mixed Vegetables

1. Sauté the cumin until oil is crackling.
2. Sauté ginger paste until it is aromatic.
3. Fry onions until they are golden and cooked through.
4. Add tomatoes, salt, and turmeric, and cook thoroughly.
5. Add garam masala or curry and red chilli powder.
6. Cook and continue to mix until the combination of onion and tomato is well blended and the masala is fragrant.
7. Add the mixed vegetables.
8. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add just enough water to partially cover them.
9. Cover and place over a medium-low heat until the veggies are fully cooked.
10. Add more water as desired to make the gravy thicker or thinner.
11. Season to taste.
12. Sprinkle it with coriander leaves, stir well, and serve. 

There you have it, quick, simple, and utterly delicious. Enjoy your home cooked, authentic Indian mixed veg wherever you are by packing it in your Vaya Tyffyn lunch bag to keep it fresh and ready to serve! 

Trivia

This is one recipe for Indian mixed veg, but this dish is slightly different almost everywhere. It is a simple recipe, and many families have their own specific variation of it, built to their tastes. Experiment with it yourself, and see what you like best!