Hearty Vegetable Masala
A rich and creamy curry packed with fresh vegetables and warm, aromatic spices.
recipesbynani.comThis vegetable masala is one of my favorite ways to get plenty of goodness into a cozy bowl. It is perfectly creamy and just hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the dinner table.
I love serving this when I want something comforting but light. If you have any leftover veggies in the fridge, toss them in to make this dish your own.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook until it turns golden brown.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cauliflower and carrots to the pan. Sauté for five minutes.
- 4
Pour in the tomato puree along with the turmeric, garam masala, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
- 5
Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Add the peas and bell pepper, cooking for an additional five minutes.
- 7
Pour in the cream and stir gently to combine. Season with salt as needed.
- 8
Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Tips
Serve this masala hot with a side of fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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