Tawa Sabzi Masala

​​​Tawa Sabzi

Ingredients

§  500 gms mixed vegetables  (potato wedges, lady's finger - slit into halves, brinjal  - cut lengthwise into four, bitter gourd - optional (peeled, deseeded and soaked in salt water for 5 mins to remove bitterness))

§  100 gms paneer (cubed and fried) - optional

§  2 medium onions  plus ½ cup chopped onion

§  4 large tomatoes (pureed)  

§  1/2 tsp ginger (chopped)

§  3 pods garlic (chopped)

§  1.5 tbsp Zaiqa Tawa Sabzi Masala

§  4 - 6 tbsp oil

§  1 tsp cumin seeds 

§  1 tsp kasoori methi

§  1 tbsp ghee

§  2 tbsp cream

§  1 green chilli (chopped)

§  Salt - as needed Preparation

1.     Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and shallow fry all the vegetables separately; or pressure cook for 1 whistle, sprinkle a little Tawa Sabzi Masala and keep aside. Note – please don’t overcook vegetables.

2.     Heat oil, add cumin seeds and when they start to sputter add in ginger and garlic. Sauté for a minute and stir in chopped onions, fry for 4-5 mins; add tomato puree and cook until done.

3.     Add cream and simmer. Stir in the Zaiqa Tawa Sabzi Masala and mix everything well. Keep aside.

4.     Heat a griddle or tawa, add ghee and add ½ cup chopped onions, 1 chopped green chilli and fry on high for few mins; add cooked tomato gravy and toss in all the cooked vegetables and paneer (adding a little water if required).

5.     Mix everything well, add crushed kasoori methi and sprinkle a little more Zaiqa Tawa Sabzi Masala.

6.     Garnish with coriander and add salt to taste. Serve hot.