Saturday, January 8, 2011

Phul Gobhi Gajar Matar Sabzi

A delicious mélange of crunchy carrots, tasty cauliflower, diced tomatoes and green peas — all healthy stuff.
Modified (to replace potatoes) from a recipe found on the internet (Aloo Gajar Matar Sabzi) . The name is an attempt to translate the main ingredients into Hindi.  (Corrections gratefully appreciated.)

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves:8
Yield: 64 oz  

Ingredients

1 tbsp Organic Canola Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seed
1 medium Onion, Sweet
8 oz Carrot, Raw
3 Garlic Clove
2-3 slices Ginger Root
1 14 oz Can Diced Tomatoes (with no added Sodium)
1 tsp Turmeric Root, Fresh
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp Reduced Sodium Salt - Potassium Chloride
12 oz Cauliflower
1 cup Green Peas
8 oz. Carrots 

Directions

  1.  Peel and chop the carrots, onion, ginger, garlic and tomato.
  2.  In a large skillet heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. 
  3. As soon as they start spluttering, add garlic, onion and ginger. 
  4. When they all turn golden brown add the tomato and turmeric.
  5. Then add carrots, chopped cauliflower, peas, salt and pepper.
  6. Add enough water to cover the vegetables. 
  7. When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer.
  8. Cook until all the vegetables are tender, around 25-30 minutes. 
  9. Mix them well and transfer it to a serving bowl. 
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley/ coriander.
Serve with roti, naan bread, tortillas or simple bread. It can also be served as a side dish. Enjoy!


Categories

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine Type: Indian
Main Ingredient: Vegetables

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz.
Amount per Serving
Calories 64
Calories from Fat 17.6

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.95g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 193.62mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 3.14g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 11%
Sugars 4.87g
Protein 2.09g 4%

Est. Percent of Calories:

Fat 28%
Carbs 67%
Protein 13%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.

1 comment:

  1. Tried your Recipe. It was awesome but excluded matar see mine aalo Gobi Gajar Recipe
    Thanks for sharing!
    *happy Blogging*

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