Mix Veg Sabzi Recipe – Delicious & Nutritious Indian Stir-Fried Vegetables
Mix Veg Sabzi is a vibrant and flavorful North Indian-style stir-fried dish made with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. This comforting recipe is a staple in many Indian households and is perfect to serve with roti or paratha for a satisfying everyday meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup paneer, chopped
- ½ cup capsicum, chopped
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
- ½ cup carrot, chopped
- ½ cup beans, chopped
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 7–8 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 4–5 cloves
- 5–7 black peppercorns
- 1 small piece cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prepare the masala paste: Grind tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, and garlic into a fine paste. Set aside.
- Boil the vegetables: In a vessel, half-boil cauliflower, peas, capsicum, and beans. Drain and keep aside.
- Tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cloves, black pepper, and cinnamon. Let them sizzle.
- Add onions: Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Cook the masala: Add the tomato-chilli-ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the oil starts separating from the masala.
- Spice it up: Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, and asafoetida. Add 1 tsp water to help the spices blend well.
- Mix in vegetables: Add the half-boiled vegetables and chopped paneer. Add salt and mix well. Cook for 4–5 minutes on low flame.
- Garnish: Turn off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves. Mix and serve.
Chef’s Tips
- Paneer Swap: Replace paneer with tofu for a vegan version.
- Extra Heat: Add more green chilies if you like it spicy.
- Rich Version: Add a splash of cream or butter at the end for a richer sabzi.
- Dry or Gravy?: Add a splash of water for slightly more gravy-like consistency.