Akhals Veg Curry
Whatever the garden or the fridge offers — potatoes, beans, carrots, marrows — folded into a Special Mix Masala gravy. Meat-free as written, happy to take chicken or lamb.
Method
Brown the onion
Heat the oil and ghee and brown the onion until golden.
Ginger & garlic
Add the ginger & garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Build the gravy
Add the chopped tomatoes, the Special Mix Masala and salt; cook until the oil surfaces.
Add the vegetables
Add the vegetables with a splash of water, cover, and simmer until tender.
Serve
Finish with coriander and serve with rice or rotis.
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- Optional — chicken or lamb can be added with the veg; brown it before the vegetables go in.
Keep the stove on
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