Aromatic Mix Veg Curry

 Ingredients:

For the tempering:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil  
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

Aromatics:

•    1 medium onion, finely chopped  
•    1 tbsp ginger garlic paste  
•    1-2 green chilies, slit 

Spices:

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder  
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder  
• 1 tsp coriander powder  
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

Vegetables:

• 1 medium potato 
• 1 cup cauliflower   
• 1 medium carrot  
• 1 cup green beans  
• 1/2 cup green peas  
• 1 bell pepper (any colour)

Other:

• 1 medium tomato, chopped  
• Salt, to taste  
• Water as needed  
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base:  
• Heat the vegetable oil on medium heat, in a deep jar, heavy bottomed pan. 
• Once heated, add in cumin seeds . 
2. Sauté aromatics:  
• Now, add the chopped onions to the pan .Fry until it is soft and golden.
•  Stir in ginger garlic paste and green chillies, cook the mixture for another 1-2 minutes until the raw odor is removed.
3. Make spices:  
• Mix the chopped tomato and a pinch of salt. Allow it to cook until the tomato is soft and mix with onions. 
• Now, add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder. Stir well.
4.  Add vegetables:  
• Gently mix cube potatoes, cauliflower florets, carrots pieces and green beans. Just pour enough water to cover the vegetables.
•  Simmer the mixture and increase the heat to cover the pan. Let this hearty vegetables cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender.
5. Final touch:  
• Once the vegetables come close to perfection, stir in the peas and chopped bell pepper. 
• Cover and simmer for an extra 5 minutes. 
• Sprinkle garam spices on top, mix well and adjust salt if needed.
6. Decoration and serving:  
• Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. 
• Serve hot with  boiled rice, soft parathas .

 Tips and variety:

• Uniform cooking: For even  cooking,  cut all vegetables in the same size.
• Additional Vegetarian Thoughts: Try adding corn kernels or a handful of spinach for the extra color and nutritional punch.
• Protein Boost: Toss in paneer Cubes.