Name: Dhaba Style Mix Veg Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 g Cauliflower, cut into medium florets; 50 g Carrot, peeled and diced; 50 g Green Beans, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 50 g Green Peas, fresh or frozen; 75 g Paneer, cut into cubes; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomato, pureed; 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste, freshly ground; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil, divided; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, jeera; ½ tsp Ground Turmeric, haldi; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, adjust to taste; 1½ tsp Ground Coriander, dhania powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala, sprinkled at the end; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, finely chopped for garnish

45 mintotal

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Spice: Spicy

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Method

Heat a portion of the cooking oil in a large kadai over medium heat. Add the cauliflower, carrots, and french beans. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until lightly roasted and halfway cooked. Remove and set aside.
5–6 min
In the same kadai, add the remaining oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Pour in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala until oil separates from the edges.
Add the sautéed vegetables, green peas, and paneer cubes into the masala. Mix gently to coat everything well.
Pour a splash of water if the gravy is too dry. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
8–10 min
Turn off the heat, sprinkle garam masala, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

How to tell it's done

A rich, thick, clinging gravy wrapping around perfectly tender-crisp vegetables and soft paneer.

Getting it right

Tip

For an authentic dhaba touch, slightly crush a teaspoon of kasuri methi and add it along with the garam masala at the end.

What to serve it with

Pairs perfectly with Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan, or Jeera Rice.

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