Indulge, in a journey, with Vegetable Balti, a creation that embodies the true essence of Indian cuisine while being completely vegan. This fragrant and flavorful blend brings together an assortment of garden vegetables cooked in a luscious and zesty balti sauce. It’s an invitation to savor the interplay of colors, tastes and textures ensuring a gratifying and invigorating dining affair.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, and green beans), chopped
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 2 tbsp balti masala (available at Indian grocery stores)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped for garnish
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• In a wok or pan heat up the oil, over heat. Drop in the cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for a while.
• Put in the sliced onions. Sauté them until they become see through.
• Mix in the garlic grated ginger and slit green chilies. Sauté them for a few minutes until they release their fragrance.
• Pour in the tomato puree followed by the balti masala, powder, red chili powder and salt. Cook until you see the oil starting to separate from the mixture.
• Introduce the chopped vegetables to the pan making sure they get fully coated with the masala.
• Cover it up. Let your Vegetable Balti simmer gently, for 15 20 minutes or until your veggies become tender and all those mouthwatering flavors blend together harmoniously.
• Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top as garnish before serving your hot Vegetable Balti with vegan naan or rice.

What Makes Vegetable Balti a Vegan Indian Delight?

Vegetable Balti is truly remarkable, in the realm of vegan cuisine, with its range of flavors and spices. This dish beautifully demonstrates how traditional Indian recipes can seamlessly accommodate vegan diets providing an genuine experience that is both nourishing and tantalizing to the taste buds.

Can You Customize the Vegetable Selection in Balti?

Definitely! Whats great, about Vegetable Balti is that it can be customized to your liking. You can use veggies. Go for more unique options like zucchini and artichokes. If you’re, into vegan protein, tofu or tempeh work well too. The balti sauce acts as a foundation that perfectly complements ingredients.

How to Achieve the Perfect Balti Spice Blend?

The spice blend is the essence of a Vegetable Balti. Although you can find made balti masala making your own blend using fresh spices can take the dish to another level. By roasting and grinding spices such, as coriander seeds, cumin, fenugreek and garam masala you unlock a depth of flavor that’s truly unmatched.

Final Thought

Vegetable Balti goes beyond being a meal; it offers an encounter. It encourages you to delve into the varied realm of cooking all while upholding the values of veganism. Every mouthful serves as a tribute, to the balance, between the abundance of nature and the artistry of expertise.