If you’re looking for a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dinner recipe, look no further than this recipe by Nisha Madhulika. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply enjoying a cozy night in.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich taste with the combination of spices, vegetable chunks and creamy texture.
- Easy to make with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredient List
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups cubed potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (about half a head of cauliflower)
- 1/2 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
Spices: - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder(or per your taste)
- 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder
How To Make This Recipe
Step One: Prepping the Veggies
Peel and chop the onion finely. Peel and cube potatoes in small pieces . Cut cauliflower into florets sized pieces(Take care that they are not too big nor too small). In addition clean and wash green peas properly.
Step Two: Making Masala Base For Curries Garnished With Spices And Herbs
Add oil on pan(preferably non-stick ) over medium heat followed by Cumin Seeds that will splutter once heated.Then add Asafoetida(optional),turmeric powder followed by diced onions. Stir them well till it turns pinkish-brown then add ginger-garlic paste,and saute them only till slightly brown in color.
Then add all spice powders which are coriander-cumin powder and chili powder followed by diced tomatoes.
Fry the masala base well till oil starts separating from it and then laid out cubed potatoes, florets of cauliflower, green peas into it .Toss them in a way that they get properly coated with the spices used earlier.
Step Three: Cooking
Add little water to pan around 1/2 cup and put lid over it. Cook for about 8 minutes over low heat till mixture cooks well. Check for salt & Spices according to your taste preference .
Transfer in serving plate/bowl garnished with chopped cilantro leaves/coriander leaves or as per your choice
Cooking Time and Temperature Guidelines
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time : about 30 min
- serves: four
My Pro-tips
- Do not overcrowd the pan while cooking vegetables.
- Cut vegetable chunks almost same size so that they cook evenly.
- Preferably use nonstick pan.
Seasoning Options
You can customize this recipe as per your taste by adding more or less spice powders like turmeric powder or red chili powder depending on liking for spicyness level.
Recipe Tips
- Do not add too much water otherwise dish will become watery, if needed only few drops should be added.
- Use fresh vegetables always because frozen ones may spoil the texture of curry easily due to excessive moisture contents
Recommended Tools To Make this Recipe
Non-Stick Pan,Handy chopping board ,Sharp knife And Deep BowlPlate For Serving Dish.
To Sum Up:
This delicious vegetarian dinner is full of nutrient-dense ingredients like veggies combined with aromatic spices yields a mouthwatering combination of flavors that anyone would enjoy!
FAQs
Sure, here are 3 popular FAQs with answers for ‘Delicious Vegetarian Dinner Recipes by Nisha Madhulika’:
Question: Are the recipes on Delicious Vegetarian Dinner Recipes by Nisha Madhulika suitable for beginners?
Answer: Yes, many of the recipes on this blog are simple and easy to follow, making them suitable for beginners. Nisha provides step-by-step instructions along with photos and videos that help guide readers through each recipe.
Question: Can I find vegan recipes on Delicious Vegetarian Dinner Recipes by Nisha Madhulika?
Answer: While most of the recipes on this blog are vegetarian and include dairy products like milk or ghee, there is a section dedicated to vegan recipes that avoids any animal-derived ingredients. This includes dishes like soybean pulav, mushroom masala curry, vegetable fried rice and more.
Question: Can I modify the spice level in these dinner recipes to suit my taste preferences?
Answer: Yes! The beauty of cooking at home is that you can adjust seasoning levels to your liking.Therefore If you prefer spicy foods or mild flavors feel free to adjust accordingly.
