Diwani Handi (Green Gravy)
Preparation:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large tomato
- 1 whole red chili
- 100 grams khoya (dried milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 200 grams spinach
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, sweet corn, carrots, cabbage, beans)
- 3-4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 50 grams paneer cubes
- 2-3 green cardamoms
- Salt to taste
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder
- 5-6 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon Kitchen King masala
- 1 piece ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2-3 tablespoons cashew-watermelon seed paste Cream, for garnishing
Method:
- Prepare the spinach: Boil spinach in water with a little sugar for 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Blend into a puree.
- Prepare the tomato and garlic paste: Blend garlic, green chilies, and ginger into a paste. Blend tomatoes into a puree.
- Cook the vegetables: Boil mixed vegetables in water until tender. Don’t overcook.
- Prepare the cashew-watermelon seed paste: Soak 5-6 cashews and 1 tablespoon watermelon seeds in warm water for 10 minutes. Blend into a paste.
- Cook the gravy: Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and green cardamoms. When cumin seeds turn brown, add garlic-green chili-ginger paste and sauté for a while.
- Add onions and spices: Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add cashew-watermelon seed paste and sauté. Add tomato puree and sauté until oil separates. Add green bell pepper and sauté for a while. Add coriander-cumin powder, Kitchen King masala, roasted cumin powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well.
- Add khoya, spinach, and vegetables: Add grated khoya, spinach puree, and a little water. Mix well. Add boiled vegetables and salt. Mix well and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add paneer: Finally, add paneer cubes and mix.
- Tempering: Heat oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds and dry red chili. Pour this tempering over the prepared dish. Garnish with fresh cream.
Your delicious Diwani Handi is ready to serve! Enjoy with paratha, roti, or naan.
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