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.