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Vegetable Curry with Spiced Chickpeas

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 20m Cook
Primary Dish

Vegetable Curry

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans), chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking Steps

1

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.

2

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

3

Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

4

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.

5

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir well.

6

Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

7

Pour in coconut milk and add salt to taste. Mix well.

8

Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.

9

Let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker and simmer for a minute if the gravy is too thin.

10

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

The Perfect Pairing

Spiced Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • Pinch of garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Cooking Steps

1

In a small bowl, combine cooked chickpeas with cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

2

Toss well to coat the chickpeas evenly.

3

Heat a dry non-stick pan over medium heat and toast the spiced chickpeas for 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.