Vegetable Masala
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
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2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 carrot, chopped
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10 French-style green beans, chopped
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1 quart cold water
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1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon mustard seed
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
1
Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain.
2
In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes.
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.