VEGETABLE JALFREZI

Ingredients:

Carrots - 2 small

Cauliflower florets - 8 - 9

Green beans - 11 - 12

Green peppers - 1 small

Green peas - 1/2 cup

Tomato - 1 small

Onions - 2 medium

Almonds - 7-8

Cashews - 7-8

Ginger paste - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.

Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp.

Coriander powder - 1 tbsp.

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp.

Coriander leaves (chopped) - for garnishing

Salt - To taste

Method:

Cut vegetables into 1 inch pieces.

Finely chop onions and tomatoes.

Soak almonds and cashews in luke warm water for 5-10 min and make paste. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and sizzle.

Add onions and stir till lightly cooked.

Reduce flame. Add ginger paste, tomatoes, chilli powder, salt and coriander powder. Stir.

After a minute, add almond-cashew paste. Stir the mixture till it is barely dry and starts separating from sides of the pan.

Add carrots, cauliflower and green beans. Mix well. Now add 1 cup water. Stir, cover and let boil for 4-5 minutes.

Add green peppers, green peas while continuously stirring.

Cook till vegetables are tender. Add lemon juice and mix well.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.