Meghalayan Mixed Vegetables

Meghalayan Mixed Vegetables

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

Cabbage 1 cup Cabbage , chopped
Carrot 1 cup Carrot , sliced
Green Bean 1 cup Green Bean , cut into 1-inch pieces
Potato 1 cup Potato , diced
Pumpkin 1 cup Pumpkin , diced
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Ginger 1 teaspoon Ginger , grated
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed , black
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
water 1 cup Water
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add black mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add turmeric powder and red chili powder, stir well.
  5. 5 Add all the chopped vegetables: cabbage, carrots, green beans, potatoes, and pumpkin.
  6. 6 Stir the vegetables well to coat them with the spices.
  7. 7 Add salt and water, mix well.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender.
  9. 9 Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  10. 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.