Bengali Mixed Veggies

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS
1.5 tsp ground mustard
¼ tsp or more turmeric
¼ cup or more water
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup chopped potato
½ to 1 cup chopped green beans
1 cup chopped pumpkin or squash or sweet potato
½ cup green peas (fresh or thawed if frozen)
½ tsp or more salt
1 tsp oil
1 tsp Panch Phoron (Or use ¼ tsp each of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, and ⅛ tsp each of fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds)
⅛ tsp asafetida ( omit to make gluten-free or use certified gluten-free asafetida)
2 green chiles, chopped
¼ to ½ tsp sugar or other sweetener to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the turmeric and mustard powder in ¼ cup water and add to a skillet over medium heat. Add the veggies except peas to the skillet and mix. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Add peas, salt, mix, Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the tempering. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add panch phoron spices and let the spices start to pop. 2 mins. (use a lid if the spices pop out too much)
Add asafetida and green chilies and cook for a minute or until the chilies are golden.

Add this tempering to the skillet with cooking veggies and mix in well. Add in sugar and mix. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add some cayenne if needed for heat. Add a splash of water if the veggies are sticking. Cover and cook for another few minutes or until the veggies are done to preference. Cook uncovered if too wet.

Garnish with cilantro and lemon (optional). Serve as a side in Indian meal or in a bowl with Dal and rice or flatbread.

From veganricha.com