Mixed Vegetable Masala POINTSŪ values per serving | 1 Servings | 4
Main Meals | Ingredients
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 carrot, chopped 10 French style green beans, chopped 1 quart cold water 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion, finely chopped 1 (15 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
1. Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. 2. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain. 3. In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. 4. Cook for 8 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 6. Cook mustard seeds and cumin; when seeds start to sputter and pop, add the onion and saute until transparent. 7. Stir in the tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic and chili powder; saute 3 minutes. 8. Add the cooked vegetables to the tomato mixture and saute 1 minute. 9. Cover and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender. 10. Garnish with cilatro and serve.
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