Mixed Vegetable Steamed Bake with Jaggery and Cumin

A vibrant medley of root vegetables and beans steamed with a hint of sweetness from jaggery and earthy cumin.

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup potatoes
• 1 cup cauliflower
• 1 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup onions
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1/4 cup jaggery
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• to taste salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup diced potatoes, 1 cup diced cauliflower, 1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced onions, and 1/2 cup diced green beans; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1/4 cup chopped onions (reserved from the vegetable mix); sauté for 2 minutes until onions are soft.
3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup grated jaggery, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and salt to taste to the onions, stirring to dissolve the jaggery; then add the vegetable mixture and stir to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam on low heat for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender; stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve.