Cookbook:Malai Mixed Vegetable Curry

| Indian Cuisine

Malai mixed vegetable, is a creamy side dish for Indian bread.

Ingredients

 * 3 green capsicums (bell peppers)
 * 1 each orange, yellow, and red capsicum
 * 1 cup paneer cubes
 * Cashew nuts
 * 4 large tomatoes
 * 1 cup chopped carrot
 * 1 cup peas
 * 3–4 green chillies (depending on spice requirement), finely chopped
 * Dried parsley and cilantro
 * 1 Tbsp butter or oil
 * Garam masala
 * Red chilli powder
 * Salt to taste
 * Turmeric
 * 1 quart whipping cream
 * 1 Tbsp sour cream
 * Cilantro for garnishing

Procedure

 * 1) Cut the bell peppers into ½-inch pieces.
 * 2) Sauté paneer until golden brown; set aside.
 * 3) Soak a handful of cashew nuts in warm water.
 * 4) Grind the tomatoes and the soaked cashew into a fine paste. Keep this paste aside.
 * 5) Sauté the chopped vegetables, green chillies, and dried parsley in the butter/oil until they are cooked. You could also microwave the vegetables for ~10 minutes without water, and then sauté them in butter for a minute.
 * 6) Add the tomato paste to the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 7) Add the garam masala, red chilli powder, salt, and turmeric according to taste; simmer for 2 minutes.
 * 8) Add the whipping cream and the sour cream, and let it cook until the cream thickens.
 * 9) Add the paneer and mix well.
 * 10) Garnish with cilantro and cashew nuts.
 * 11) Serve hot with naan or roti.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * You could choose other vegetables like zucchini or broccoli if you like.