Vegetable Masala

Vegetable Masala

by Aurore Lefebvre 2 years ago
4.6 (9)
20 minutes
167.5 kcal
29.8 g carbs
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Description

Masala means a spicy mixture. Vegetable masala is a mixture of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas and beans cooked with onions & tomatoes adding spices like garam masala powder, ginger and garlic powder.

Ingredients
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 10 French-style green beans, chopped
  • 1 quart cold water
  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
  1. 1. Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain.
  2. 2. In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mustard seeds and cumin; when seeds start to sputter and pop, add the onion and saute until transparent. Stir in the tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic and chili powder; saute 3 minutes. Add the cooked vegetables to the tomato mixture and saute 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 167.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 29.8 g
protein: 4.2 g
saturated fat: 0.7 g
sodium: 641.3 mg
fiber: 4.6 g
sugar: 6.2 g