Vegetarian Food – Mixed Vegetable Tarkari (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Mixed Vegetables Curried with Tomatoes)
INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups potatoes, cleaned, peeled and diced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cups chopped assorted vegetables, half cup each (cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom, red bell pepper, string beans)
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 cups tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 cups broth or water
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

• In a large non-stick sauce pan, heat oil and fry turmeric, cumin powder and curry powder for a few seconds.
• Add onion and fry until lightly browned.
• Add potatoes and fry until translucent.
• Add garlic, ginger and chili and stir thoroughly with the onion-potato mixture for five minutes over low heat.
• Add vegetables and stir for few more minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes, broth and salt and pepper; allow simmering for 15-20 minutes until the liquid has thickened to a desired consistency.
• Add green peas just a couple of minutes before taking off heat.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve hot with steamed rice and roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com
Author: Tulsi Regmi