Vegetable Jalfrezi

Vegetable Jalfrezi:

(All ingredients are underlined)

Vegetables: 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup green pepper (capsicum) cut into big squares), 1 carrot slit vertically and cut into long slices, 1 cup long-cut string beans, and 1 potato cut into big cubes. 

Gravy: Finely grind 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 4-5 garlic cloves (or 1 tbsp garlic paste), and 2" ginger, together, to make the gravy. 

Method: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan and add the gravy. Stir and add 1&1/2 tbsp garam masala. Add red chili powder to taste. Fry till the gravy turns brownish and oil separates from it on all sides. Add cut carrot, potato, string beans, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and let cook till half done. Now add the rest of the vegetables and 1/4th cup water. Cover and let cook fully. Do not overcook the vegetables. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, mix gently, and turn off the gas. Garnish some finely chopped coriander and serve hot Jalfrezi with chapati/ roti.