Mix Veg Jalfrezi is a vibrant Indo-Chinese inspired curry made with stir-fried mixed vegetables tossed in a spicy, tangy tomato-based sauce. Crunchy veggies, bold spices, and a slightly thick gravy make it a quick, colorful, and flavorful dish often served with rice, roti, or naan.
Mix Veg Jalfrezi Recipe
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 capsicum, sliced
- 1 potato, diced (optional)
- ½ cup green beans, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- Add onions and sauté until light golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil starts to separate.
- Mix in turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- Add all vegetables and stir well to coat with spices.
- Sprinkle a little water, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes (veggies should stay slightly crunchy).
- Add garam masala and mix well.
- Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes to finish.