4cupsmixed vegetablescarrots, baby corn, beans, onion,bell peppers, cauliflower, green beans, boiled potatoes etc.
¼cup wateror more if needed
250 gramsPaneer Sliced lengthwise.
For Achari masala
1teaspoonyellow mustard seeds
1teaspoonfennel seeds
1teaspooncumin seeds
1teaspoonnigella seedskalonji
⅓cupyogurt
1tablespoonroasted besan
2teaspoonred chili powder
½teaspoonturmeric powder
2teaspoongaram masala
1teaspooncoriander powder
1teaspoonamchoor powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Squeeze of fresh lemon if needed.
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables:
Wash and chop the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Achari Masala:
In a small bowl, mix yogurt and mixed pickle. Set aside.
Cooking the Vegetables:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and nigella seeds. Allow them to splutter.
Add julienned ginger and sautee for few seconds.
Now add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Throw in the veggies except chopped boiled potatoes.
Add all the masalas mentioned, and salt. Mix well.
Add in ¼th cup water to aid cooking.
Simmering:
Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the vegetables cook for about 10 minutes or until they are tender. Stir occasionally. Now add in the boiled potatoes and paneer.
Adding Yogurt Mixture:
Once the vegetables are cooked, add the yogurt and roasted besan mixture. Mix well.
Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
Notes
Possible substitute
Skip all the spices mentioned in achari masala and use 1 tablespoon readymade spice blend instead.
Mustard oil will give authentic achari taste, if unavailable use your choice of cooking oil.
Other veggies that can be swapped or added are peas, lotus root, raddish.
Roasted besan prevents the yogurt from splitting in the curry sauce. You may swap it with fresh cream.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste preferences.
Important tip
If using readymade Achari masala then add salt wisely as it has it.