East Bengali Creamy Vegetable Medley Recipe

Name: East Bengali Creamy Vegetable Medley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 teaspoon panch phoron; 2 dried red chilies; 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 cup red or daikon radishes, cut into 2-inch wedges; 1 cup cauliflower pieces; 1 cup eggplant wedges (skin on); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons poppy seed paste; 10 blanched almonds; 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon panch phoron
2 dried red chilies
2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
1 cup red or daikon radishes, cut into 2-inch wedges
1 cup cauliflower pieces
1 cup eggplant wedges (skin on)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons poppy seed paste
10 blanched almonds
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, heat the mustard oil on medium heat for about 1 minute.
2
Add the panch phoron and dried red chilies and heat for about 30 seconds until the spices begin to crackle and turn fragrant.
3
Add the slit green chilies and vegetables and mix well.
4
Cover and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add 3/4 cup minus 2 tablespoons of water to the vegetable mixture and bring to a simmer.
6
Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the water is almost evaporated.
7
In the meantime grind the blanched almonds with 2 tablespoons water into a paste.
8
Add the almond paste to the vegetable mixture and stir until it coats the vegetables with a thick dry sauce.
9
Heat the ghee in a small skillet on medium heat and stir in the fennel seed powder and red pepper flakes.
10
Pour the seasoned ghee over the vegetables and stir lightly before serving.

1488

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons mustard oil, 1 teaspoon panch phoron, 2 dried red chilies, 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise, and more.

Yes, East Bengali Creamy Vegetable Medley falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

East Bengali Creamy Vegetable Medley

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