Vegetable Balti
Vegetable Balti is a flavorful and aromatic vegetarian dish originating from Northern India. It features a medley of fresh vegetables cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce, traditionally served in a special wok-like pan known as a "balti."
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 Carrot sliced
- 200 g Cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 100 ml Water
- Salt to taste
- Coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a balti dish or large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced red and green bell peppers, sliced carrot, and cauliflower florets to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add the diced tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chilli powder to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the water and season with salt to taste. Stir again, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3299IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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