Sunday, January 13, 2013

South Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry தென் இந்திய கலப்பு காய்கறிகூட்டு

South Indian  Mixed Vegetable is a very delicious vegetarian dish with pleasant colour and excellent aroma. The spices used are different from Pakistani or North Indian Mixed Vegetable Curries.

South Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry
Ingredients:

  • Cauliflower chopped   2 cup
  • Potatoes Chopped 2 cup
  • Peas  1/2 cup
  • Carrots chopped  2 cup
  • Brinjal (Aubergine)  chopped 1 cup
  • Broad Bean (Sem ki phalli) chopped 1 cup
  • Okra small size, trimmed  1 cup
  • Onion chopped 2-3
  • Tomatoes chopped 2-3
  • Garlic chopped 2 teaspoon
  • Ginger chopped 2 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
  • Oil 1 cup
  • Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chilli powder to taste
  • Cumin whole 1 teaspoon
  • Fennel whole 1 teaspoon
  • Kalauji 1 teaspoon
  • Mustard seed 1 teaspoon
  • Fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon
  • Hing 1 pinch
  • Haldi powder 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

  • Saute onion in oil.
  • Add ginger, garlic , tomatoes and spices, fry for few minutes (2-3).
  • Then add vegetables and fry for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Continue to cook on medium flame till vegetables are cooked. 
  • Add little water if desired during cooking.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Delicious South Indian Mixed Vegetable Curry is ready.
  • Serve with boiled Rice or Roti and Pickles and Chutneys.


  • Any seasonal vegetable can be added or replaced.