Spicy Mix Veg

VEG CHILLI MILLI - We always have a Jugaad for using leftover stuff isn't it? Especially with food. Veg Chilli Mili is one such recipe.. Enjoy :)

Ingredients

For Ginger Garlic Paste

• 1 inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped) अदरक
• 4-5 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

For Gravy

• 2 tbsp Oil, तेल
• 1 no. Bay leaf, तेजपत्ता
• Prepared Ginger Garlic Paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
• 2 large Onions (diced & optional) jiप्याज
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
• ¼ tsp Asafoetida, हींग
• 1 ½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
• 4-5 medium Tomatoes, diced, टमाटर
• 2 cups Water, पानी
• 8-10 no. Cashewnut, काजू
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• ½ tsp Sugar, चीनी
• 1 tbsp Ghee, घी
• ½ cup Water, पानी
• 1 tbsp Ghee, घी
• ½ tsp Dry fenugreek leaves, crushed, कसूरी मेथी

For Sauteing Vegetables

• 1-2 tsp Oil, तेल
• 1-2 tsp Ghee, घी
• ½ tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
• 2 no. Green chillies (less spicy & diagonally sliced) हरी मिर्च
• 2 medium Carrots (peeled & julienned) गाजर
• ¼ tsp Sugar, चीनी
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• 1 small Cabbage, shredded, पत्ता गोभी
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
• ½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
• 1 no. Capsicum, sliced, शिमला मिर्च
• 1 no. Red bell pepper, sliced, रेड बेल पेपर
• 8-10 no. French beans, diagonally sliced, फ्रेंच बींस
• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
• 2 no. Green chillies (less spicy & diagonally sliced) हरी मिर्च

Other Ingredients

• Processed cheese, grated, चीज

For Garnish

• Fresh cream (for finishing) ताज़ा मलाई
• Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
• Processed cheese, grated, चीज

Process

For Ginger Garlic Paste

1. In a mortar pestle, add ginger, garlic and grind it coarsely.
2. Keep it aside for further use.

For Gravy

1. In a handi, add oil, once it's hot, add bay leaf, prepared ginger garlic paste, onions and saute it until translucent.
2. Add coriander powder, asafoetida, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder and cook it for 2-3 minutes on medium flames.
3. Add tomato and mix it well, add water, cashewnut, salt to taste, sugar, ghee and let it simmer for a while.
4. Cover it with the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes until cooked well.
5. Grind the gravy to a smooth paste with the help of a hand blender.
6. Add water, ghee and give it a quick boil.
7. Finish it with some dry fenugreek leaves and mix well.
8. Keep it aside for further use.

For Sauteing Vegetables

1. In a kadai, add oil & ghee, once it's hot, add cumin seeds, green chillies and let it splutter.
2. Add carrots, sugar, salt to taste and cook it until half cooked.
3. Add cabbage, salt to taste and mix well.
4. Cover it with a lid and cook until it leaves its moisture.
5. Add asafoetida, degi red chili powder and saute it well.
6. Add capsicum, red bell pepper, french beans and cook it for 4-5 minutes.
7. Finish it with some coriander leaves, green chillies and mix it well.
8. Keep it aside for further use.

For Assembling

1. In a serving bowl or dish, pour prepared gravy, add cheese and top it up with prepared sauteed vegetables. Garnish it with coriander sprig and cheese.
2. In another bowl or dish, pour prepared gravy and top it up with prepared sauteed vegetables. Garnish it with fresh cream and coriander sprig.
3. Serve hot with roti.