Jan 19, 2012

CUBED VEGETABLES IN A GRAVY



Ingredients :

Carrot – 1 ( peeled and cut into small cubes )
Capsicum – 1 ( deseeded and cut into square pieces )
Cauliflower – 200 gms
Paneer – 7 to 8 cubed pieces
Onion – 2  ( 1 cut into thin long pieces + 1 cut into thin square pieces
Tomato – 2 ( pureed )
Tej patta / Bay leaf – 2 pieces
Chat Masala  - 1 tsp
Kasoori-Methi – 1 tsp
Red chilly  powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – A pinch
Salt – To taste
Oil – ( 1 cup + 3 tsp )

Method :

In a kadai , deep fry the chopped capsicum + carrot + cauliflower + paneer cubes separately for a 3 minutes ( They should not change their colour. ) . Transfer them into a bowl and add chat masala + kasoori methi to it. Mix evenly.
In a pan , add 2 tsp of oil. After it gets heated, add long chopped onion pieces and bayleaf too it and sauté till onion gets golden browned. Let it aside to cool. After the onion mixture gets cooled, grind it into a paste without adding water. Keep aside.
In a pan , add a teaspoon of oil. After it gets heated add cubed onion pieces and fry for a second. Add the ground paste and sauté it for a minute. Then , add tomato puree, garam masala , red chilly powder and salt. Cook stirring occasionally till oil seperates. Finally , add  the deep fried vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with rotis / chapattis.