Vegetable Masala

Masala means a spicy mixture. Vegetable masala is a mixture of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas and beans cooked with onions & tomatoes adding spices like garam masala powder, ginger and garlic powder.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tomatoes - blanched, peeled and chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 10 French-style green beans, chopped
• 1 quart cold water
• 1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain.

Step 2

In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mustard seeds and cumin; when seeds start to sputter and pop, add the onion and saute until transparent. Stir in the tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic and chili powder; saute 3 minutes. Add the cooked vegetables to the tomato mixture and saute 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro leaves.