A pleasant weather and a simple yet special homemade dinner, along with your family, is surely a moment of bliss! And when it is lovingly prepared by your mom and served hot, it has to be even more special :) Yes, apart from clicking pictures and enjoying the dinner, I did nothing else for this post. It is mom's special in "My Cheerful Kitchen" this week!
INGREDIENTS:
- Onion - 1 big, chopped finely
- Tomato puree - 1/2 cup
- Oil - 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Mixed vegetables - 3 cups, chopped and boiled (Potato/beans/carrot/peas/cauliflower etc)
- Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - as needed
- Thick coconut milk or fresh cream - about a tablespoon (optional)
To be ground into a smooth paste:
- Grated coconut - 2 tablespoons
- Almonds - 4 (You could also use cashew nuts)
- Poppy seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon
- Green chilli - 2
METHOD:
- Grind the ingredients mentioned under "To be ground into a smooth paste" with very little water. Keep aside
- Chop and boil the vegetables. Keep aside
- In a thick bottomed vessel, heat oil and temper with cumin seeds
- Add chopped onions and fry till it turns translucent
- Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes
- Add the ground paste, boiled vegetables, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and cook for 10 minutes
- Allow the mixture to boil and remove from heat. If desired, you can top it with some fresh cream or thick coconut milk for a rich texture
- Serve hot with poori, roti, aapam or dosa!
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