Thursday, October 2, 2008

Vegetable Jaipuri

Vegetable Jaipuri is a North Indian dish from Rajasthan. The Indian state of Rajasthan is very famous for its colourful dressing and handicrafts and so these dish keeps on the tradition of Rajasthan . It has a perfect blend of vegetable and spices which makes it different and delicious.



Ingredients:

Vegetables:
Green Peas - 1 cup
Carrot - 3/4 cup chopped
French Beans - 1/2 cup chopped
Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) - 1/2 cup chopped
Cauliflower florets - 1/2 cup
Potato - 1/2 cup chopped

For Paste:
Onion - 1 chopped
Tomato - 1 chopped
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Cashew Nuts - 10 whole

Spices:
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cloves - 5
Cinnamon stick - 1 (around one inch)

Other Ingredients:
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Ghee - 2 tbsp

Method:
Combine cumin and coriander seeds in a small skillet and dry-roast over medium heat. Now combine cumin-coriander seeds, onions, tomatoes and cashew nuts and blend into smooth paste and set aside.

Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add cloves and cinnamon and stir for few seconds. Now add all chopped vegetables and saute for 5 mins on medium heat. Add the paste and 1/2 cup of water, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix it well. Cover with the lid and cook on medium heat until vegetables are tender. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve this dish with anykind of Indian Bread.