Meghalayan Mixed Vegetables
Veg
Vegan
A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked with local spices, offering a healthy and flavorful side dish.
Cuisines
Meghalayan
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | cabbage, chopped |
| 1 cup | carrots, sliced |
| 1 cup | green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 cup | potatoes, diced |
| 1 cup | pumpkin, diced |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger, grated |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 teaspoon | black mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 cup | water |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add black mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
- 3 Add grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, stir well.
- 5 Add all the chopped vegetables: cabbage, carrots, green beans, potatoes, and pumpkin.
- 6 Stir the vegetables well to coat them with the spices.
- 7 Add salt and water, mix well.
- 8 Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender.
- 9 Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- 10 Once cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a smoky flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika along with the spices.