Assorted Vegetables Simmered in Yoghurt Based Gravy (Vegetable Tawa with Parampara Ready to Cook Spice Mix)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Gujarati Cuisine

Assorted Vegetables Simmered in Yoghurt Based Gravy (Vegetable Tawa with Parampara Ready to Cook Spice Mix)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Parampara Spice Mix (Vegetable Tawa)- ½ Packet

Mix of Butter (10 Grams) & Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tbsp. 

Assorted Vegetables- given below (about 250 Grams)  

Potatoes- 1 Medium, Boiled & Cubed

Red Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Baby Shallots/Madras Onions- 7 to 8, Peeled

Spring Onions- 3 Stalks with Greens, Finely Chopped

Green Beans- 10 to 12, Finely Chopped, Boiled

Carrot- 1 Medium, Finely Chopped, Boiled

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)- ¼ Cup, Cubed & Boiled

Tomato- 1, Chopped

Frozen Sweet Corn (Makai)- 1 Tbsp., Thawed

Fresh Cottage Cheese (Paneer)- around 100 Grams, Cut in ½ Inch Cubes & Roasted till Golden Brown

Fresh Coriander Leaves- Finely Chopped

Method:

In a Bowl, Add Half Packet of the Spice Mix with about 1 Cup (150 Ml) of water, 50 Grams of Plain Yogurt, Mix Well & Keep Aside

In a Non Stick Skillet (Kadhai), Heat Butter & Oil

Add Onion, Madras Onions & Sauté

Add the Spring Onions & Sauté

Add the Boiled Vegetables & Mix Well

Add Paneer, Mix Gently & Cover to Cook

Add the prepared Spice Mix & Mix Well

Add Tomatoes, Cover & Let the Gravy Simmer

Let the Gravy Simmer for about 7-10 more minutes

Cook till the Gravy becomes thick
Sprinkle Fresh Coriander & Serve Fresh with Phulka, Jeera Rice, Salad, Dal Fry, Curd, Pickle, Papad!

Tips:

Can add Baby Potatoes, Bhindi (yes Okra can also be added!!), Brinjals, Button Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Green Peas, Parwal, Tindli, Green, Red, Yellow Bell Pepper & the list can go on with Seasonal vegetables!

Enhance the Taste of this Dish with Whole, Peeled Baby Potatoes & Onions!

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Whole Wheat Wrap with Assorted Vegetables, Bulgur Wheat & Mixed Lentils

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Whole Wheat Wrap with Assorted Vegetables, Bulgur Wheat & Mixed Lentils

Serves 2

Ingredients:

For the Whole Wheat Wrap:

Whole Wheat Flour- 1 Cup

Water- To Knead the Dough

Salt- To Taste

For Couscous, Lentils & Vegetable Salad:

Bulgur Wheat- ½ Cup

Maggi Vegetable Stock- 1 Tablet

Mixed Lentils (Pancharatna Dal)- 2 Tbsp.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 4 Tsp.

Madras Baby Onions- 7-8, Cut in Quarters

Scallions/Spring Onions- 5, Finely Chopped

Carrots- 2 Tbsp., Finely Chopped & Boiled

French Beans- 2 Tbsp., Finely Chopped & Boiled

Green Bell Pepper- ½, Finely Sliced

Black Olives- 4 No’s, Finely Sliced

Jalapenos- 4 No’s

Salt & Black Pepper- To Season

Lemon Juice- 2 Tsp.

Lettuce- 1 Cup, Finely Shredded

Mozzarella Cheese- 1 Cup, Freshly Grated

Wrap Salsa- For Garnish

Method:

For the Whole Wheat Wrap:

Combine all the ingredients for the Wrap & Keep Aside

Make 4 Large sized Tortilla Wraps & Keep Aside

For Couscous, Lentils & Vegetable Salad:

In a Deep Bottomed Pot, Boil Water

Add the Vegetable Stock Tablet & Couscous

 

Check to see if it cooked with a Fork

In a Wide Skillet, Heat Oil
Add Baby Onions, Scallions, Green & Red Bell Pepper & Sauté

Add the Boiled Carrots & French Beans, Black Olives, Jalapenos & Sauté

Add Couscous, Season with Salt, Black Pepper, Chilli Flakes, Cover & Cook Well

 

Add a Dollop of Butter when done

Set Aside to Cool

Tips:

Can use Finely Shredded Carrots, ½ Finely Sliced Red & Yellow Bell Pepper as well

Can use boiled Fresh/ Frozen Thawed Soy Edamame Beans instead of the Mixed Lentils used in this Recipe

Can use ready made Whole Wheat Wrap instead of freshly made Wraps

Can use Packaged Mixed Salad Greens instead of just Lettuce

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Quick & Healthy Vegetarian Quesadillas

International Vegetarian Main Course Special
Mexican Cuisine

Quick & Healthy Vegetarian Quesadillas

(with Assorted Vegetables like Fresh Green, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese)

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

Plain/Multigrain Tortillas- 8 No’s

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Spring Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Green Chilli- 1, Finely Chopped

Green Bell Pepper- 1, Finely Chopped

Red Bell Pepper- 1, Finely Chopped

Yellow Bell Pepper- 1, Finely Chopped

Tomatoes- 1, Finely Chopped

Cumin Powder- ½ Tsp.

Salt & Pepper- For Seasoning

Lemon/Lime Juice- ½ Tsp.

Cheddar Cheese-2 ½ Cups, Finely Sliced

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 1 Tbsp.

Method:

Heat Extra Light Olive Oil in a Non Stick Wide Pan

Add Onion, Spring Onion and Sauté

Add Green, Red, Yellow Bell Peppers & Sauté

Add Tomatoes, Salt & Pepper, Lemon Juice, Cumin Powder & Mix

Cook for about 3-4 Minutes

Add a Dash of Lemon Juice & Mix Well

On a Flat Non Stick Skillet (Tawa), Warm 2 Tortillas and Keep Aside

On one side of the first Warm Tortilla, Layer about ¼ Cup of the Cheese, then Layer it with the Roasted Veggies & Add about ¼ Cup of the Cheese on top of the Tortilla

Seal the Base Tortilla with the Second Warm Tortilla

Toast this on the Skillet till Cheese starts to Melt

Cut into 4 with a Pizza Slicer

Serve Fresh with Salsa/Any Choice of Dip!

Tips:

Can make a Vegan Quesadilla by using Soy Cheese

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