Thursday, June 26, 2014

NO GARLIC AND ONION - FRENCH BEANS AND CARROTS IN TOMATO GRAVY

A very quick and less time consuming sabji with thick gravy of Tomato.Tastes very delicious.It is a good start for 'BEGINNERS' who are learning Punjabi Garvy or Sabji.

Servings - 4 bowls


INGREDIENTS:

  1. Chopped French Beans(around 1 inch size) - 1 Cup
  2. Chopped Carrots - 1/2 Cup
  3. Tomato Purée - 1 cup Store brought or Home made
  4. Oil or Butter - 2 Tbsp
  5. Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala - 2 Tbsp
  6. Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tbsp
  7. Kasuri Methi - 1 Tsp
  8. Cold Milk - 1/2 Cup
  9. Bay leaves - 5
  10. Salt to Taste
STEPS:

  • In a pan, heat the butter or oil.
  • To that add the French Beans and Carrots and Bay leaves.Sauté for around 3 minutes.Close the lid and let them cook for around 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
  • Now,toss the veggies well.To that add Garam masala,Red chilli Powder,Salt and sauté for another 1 miutes so that spices are fried well.
  • Add Tomato Purée and Kasuri Methi.Add around 1 cup of Water.Close the lid and let it cook for 5 more minutes
  • After that, open lid and let it cook so that excess water is gone.
  • Now once grave becomes thick, add the cold Milk and let it cook for another 3-4 minute without closing the lid.
  • Once you get the consistency you want, put the flame off.
  • The sabji ready to serve with Chapati,Rotis,Rice etc.
  • You can garnish with little butter while serving.
TIPS :
  • I would recommend home made Tomato Purée.(Visit 'Prerequisite' tab on the home page)
  • Never add Kasuri Methi to oil for frying.
  • Do not use Kasuri methi in excess.
  • You can decide the consistency of gravy
  • Do not use Tomato crush as you will get the silky and soft texture for gravy.You will see gravy loosing the water if you used only crush
  • You can add Cauliflower,Bell pepper if you like.I personally like combination of these two veggies hence I did not go for any other.

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