Mixed Veg Nizami

From the cuisine of Nizami's (Hyderabadi)

Mixed Veg Nizami (Mix Veggie Curry)

Servings : 2 to 3 | Prep time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes | Course : Main

Mix Veg Nizami is a medley of vegetables simmered in a richly spiced, aromatic gravy and is a staple in Royal kitchens of Nizams from Hyderabad.

INGREDIENTS

To Sauté & Grind

• Butter - ! Tbsp

• Garlic, finely chopped - 2 Tbsp

• Ginger, finely chopped - 1 Tbsp

• Tomatoes, finely chopped - 2 cups

• Whole cashew nuts - 10 to 12

• Green chillies - 1 to 2, depending on spice necessity (optional)

  Mixed Veggies, cut into 1 inch pieces - 3 cups

• Carrots, Beans, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Capsicum (green, yellow n red), Green peas

To Sauté & Cook

• Butter / Cold pressed peanut oil - 1 Tbsp

• Onions, finely chopped - 1 cup

• Tomatoes, very finely chopped - 2 cups

• myleafy NIZAMI CURRY MASALA - 2 Tbsp

• Paneer cubes, Fresh - 200g

• Methi (fenugreek) leaves, dried - 1 tsp

• Mint leaves, dried - 1/4 tsp (optional)

• Coriander leaves - 1 Tbsp

• Fresh cream - 1 to 2 Tbsp

• Salt as required • A heap of love!

METHOD

Step 1 : Pre-cook

Partially cook the veggies and keep aside.

Step 2 : Sauté & Grind

Sauté garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cashew nuts and green chillies in butter. Allow them to cool down and grind to a fine paste.

Step 3 : Sauté & Cook

Pre-heat a pan, add butter and sauté onions until they turn really brown. Add in the tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Also add our myleafy NIZAMI CURRY MASALA and cook until everything blends together. Lastly add the ground mixture, paneer and pre-cooked veggies, followed by fresh cream. Fix the consistency of the gravy to medium thickness with appropriate amount of water.

Crush and sprinkle the dried fenugreek and mint leaves. Mix well and add enough salt. Lastly garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Notes: Veggies can be replaced by any type of meat. The amount of green chillies and the amount of curry masala vary with personal preference.