Spicy Vegetable Jalfrezi

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup (150g) cauliflower florets 1 cup (150g) cauliflower florets
• 1 cup (150g) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup (150g) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (150g) peas 1 cup (150g) peas
• 3 tomatoes, chopped 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 24g, 9g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 7g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
3. 3.
   Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. 4.
   Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
5. 5.
   Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.
6. 6.
   Stir in the ground coriander, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
7. 7.
   Add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrot, cauliflower florets, green beans, and peas. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spice mixture.
8. 8.
   Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender yet retain their crunch.
9. 9.
   Season with salt according to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
10. 10.
    Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Bell peppers — For a smoky flavor, you can roast the bell peppers before adding them to the dish.
• Ginger — To easily grate ginger, freeze it for a few minutes beforehand. This will make it easier to handle and grate.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the dish spicier, increase the number of green chilies or add a pinch of red chili powder.
• Customize the vegetable selection based on your preference and seasonal availability.
• For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of coconut milk or cashew cream to the sauce.
• Experiment with different combinations of spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to develop and intensify.

Serving advice

Serve Spicy Vegetable Jalfrezi hot with steamed basmati rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for added freshness and color.

Presentation advice

For an appealing presentation, arrange the colorful stir-fried vegetables on a platter and drizzle the sauce over them. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts on top for an extra crunch.