Vegetables simmered in a rich tomato gravy.

Cooking Time : 14 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.
Serves/Makes : Serves 4.

Ingredients :

For the garnish
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1 teaspoon butter

Main Recipe
1/2 cup french beans, cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces
1/2 cup carrots, cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup baby corn, sliced
12 mm. (1") piece ginger
3 cloves garlic
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
salt to taste

Method

1. Combine the onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, turmeric powder and chilli powder in a glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
2. Blend this mixture in a liquidiser to get a smooth puree. Keep aside.
3. Put 2 tablespoons of butter and the cumin seeds in another glass bowl and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
4. Add the french beans, carrots, green peas, baby corn and cauliflower, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Keep aside.
5. In another glass bowl, add the remaining butter, cooked puree, vegetables, garam masala, cream, kasuri methi, sugar and salt and mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with the chopped coriander and butter.