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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Masala means a spicy mixture. Vegetable masala is a mixture of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas and beans cooked with onions & tomatoes adding spices like garam masala powder, ginger and garlic powder. Ingredients:
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed |
1 carrot, chopped |
10 french-style green beans, chopped |
1 quart cold water |
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon mustard seed |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 onion, finely chopped |
2 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped |
1 teaspoon garam masala |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain.
2. In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mustard seeds and cumin; when seeds start to sputter and pop, add the onion and saute until transparent. Stir in the tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic and chili powder; saute 3 minutes. Add the cooked vegetables to the tomato mixture and saute 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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