Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMaiwand GrillVegetarian Platter Recipe

Vegetarian Platter Recipe

Inspired by Maiwand Grill
Time45m
Serves4

Savor a combination of house vegetable dishes, with each entrée served alongside fresh tandoori naan, rice, a side salad, and cilantro yogurt sauce.

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Dishes

Sides

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Method

Vegetable Dishes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Cut the cauliflower into small florets and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the Veggies

    Add the cauliflower florets, diced bell peppers, sliced carrots, and drained chickpeas to the skillet. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Sprinkle in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix everything well, ensuring the vegetables are coated with the spices.

  5. 5

    Cook the Vegetables

    Cover the skillet and let the mixture cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Add Spinach

    Stir in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Sides

  1. 7

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, add 2 cups of water for every cup of rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Salad

    In a bowl, combine chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced cucumber. Toss the ingredients gently.

  3. 9

    Warm the Naan

    Heat the tandoori naan in a skillet or oven until warmed through.

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

  1. 10

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

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