Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Spicy Carrots Sabzi

Ingredients:
2 pounds carrots cut lengthwise
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium size onions sliced
1 inch ginger sliced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste
1 teaspoon methi (fenugreek) leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons fresh roasted garam masala (little coarsely ground)
1 teaspoon amchur (mango) powder
1 tomato diced
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 cup green peas
1 cup 1/2 inch paneer cubes (optional), adds taste
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnishing

Preparation:
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and methi leaves and saute for 20 seconds.
Add sliced onions and ginger. Saute till they become light brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and diced tomatoes. Saute on medium heat till cooked and oil starts to separate.
Add roasted garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, amchur powder, and salt. Stir them together by adding 1/4 cup water on medium heat.
Add carrots and stir until gets coated with masala.
Add peas and cook until vegetables are cooked.
Paneer cubes can be added later and stir them in vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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