Thursday, January 13, 2011

Zesty Indian Mixed Vegetables (Phul Gobhi Gajar Matar Sabzi)

A delicious melange of crunchy carrots, tasty cauliflower, parsnip, zucchini, diced tomatoes and green peas — all healthy stuff.

Modified from a recipe found on the internet. (to replace potatoes with cauliflower, parsnips & zucchini). The name is an attempt to translate the main ingredients into Hindi

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 12
Yield: 96 oz  

Ingredients

1 tbsp 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 
8 oz. Parsnips 
8 oz. Zucchini 
2 cups Vegetable Broth Low Sodium 
2 cups Water

Directions

  1.  Peel and chop the carrots, parsnips, zucchini, onion, ginger, garlic and tomato (if not using a can).
  2.  In a large skillet over low to medium heat, heat the ghee slowly 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 the vegetable broth and enough water to cover the vegetables. 
  7. When the liquid 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 69
Calories from Fat 12.9

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.43g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.77g 3%
Cholesterol 3.75 mg 1%
Sodium 141.68mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 12.63g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.66g 14%
Sugars 3.58g
Protein 2.43g 4%

Est. Percent of Calories:

Fat 19%
Carbs 72%
Protein 14%


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

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