Vegetable Tarkari Recipe
A medium spicy vegetable curry flavored with Ajwain
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Spices and Seasoning
Others
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Chop the Onion
Finely chop the onion and set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 4
Sauté Onion
Add the chopped onion to the heated oil and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 5
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Ajwain and Spices
Add the ajwain, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine and cook for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- 7
- 8
Add Water
Pour in the water, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 9
Finish with Garam Masala
Once the vegetables are cooked, stir in the garam masala and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with rice or bread.


