What is mixed vegetables, mixed sabzi?

Mixed vegetables refer to ready to use combination of cut vegetables. The vegetables may be chopped, sliced, cubed or in juliennes. The typical vegetables included in mixed vegetable are cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, French beans and peas. Several different dishes are called "mixed vegetables"; they all consist primarily of different kinds of vegetables cut into pieces and mixed together, then either served as-is or else cooked, typically by sauteing.When you prepare recipes that include a variety of types of vegetables, you receive the nutritional benefits of each.

How to select mixed vegetables, mixed sabzi

Look for vegetables that have fresh,firm, unwilted with no signs of yellowing or browning. The cut mixed vegetables should be displayed in a chilled section in the refrigerator case to prevent them from wilting, spoiling and becoming bitter.

Culinary Uses of mixed vegetables, mixed sabzi in Indian Cooking

· Mixed vegetables are best used as stir fry, salads, sandwiches and can even be made into gravies and curries.

· Drizzle blanched vegetables with olive oil and lemon juice.

· Serve steamed mixed vegetables with black-eyed peas and brown rice for a Southern inspired meal.

· Use lightly steamed, cooled and chopped mixed vegetables as a filling in your sushi vegetable rolls.

· Healthy sauté mixed vegetables with tofu, garlic and crushed chili peppers for a meal that will definitely add spice to your life.

How to store mixed vegetables, mixed sabzi

Store unwashed mixed vegetables in a damp paper towel in a plastic bag. They should be placed in the refrigerator crisper where they will keep for three to five days, but the sooner they are eaten, the better their taste and health benefits would be.

Health benefits of mixed vegetables, mixed sabzi

Mixed vegetables get the benefits of lots of nutrients as you are using cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, french beans and green peas. Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. Rich in Antioxidant and read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. Cabbage is low in cal, relieves constipation. It is good for diabetics and see here all benefits of cabbage. Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas.

chopped mixed vegetables

All the vegetables should be washed very well since the leaves and stems tend to collect sand and soil. Before washing, trim off the roots and separate the leaves. Peel vegetables like carrots. Vegetables like carrots, cabbage and French beans can be chopped into pieces of desired size, preferably 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter. Cauliflower will be cut into small florets. But green peas will be added without cutting.

shredded mixed vegetables

The vegetables can be shredded coarsely in a shredded or manually, using a sharp knife. Cut them in thin slices and then break up the pieces in shreds using fingers. Shredded vegetable is used as a garnish, in coleslaws or merely to reduce the cooking time. The shredded mixed vegetables can be prepared by blanching or boiling.

boiled mixed vegetables

Boil the mixed vegetables in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes or till they are soft. Drain them and pour water to stop the cooking process. They are used in recipes like parathas, snacks, starters and main course.

blanched mixed vegetables

Cut the vegetables in pieces. Blanching can be done by boiling or steaming. You'll need to decide which vegetables should be blanched or boiled first. Blanching can help make certain vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower or green beans more appealing and easier to eat. Most other vegetables don't require blanching, but the above are likely to taste a little better and are more digestible if they have been cooked slightly for minute or two. You don't want to blanch vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, celery, radishes, or carrots. The process would involve putting the vegetables separately in a wire basket, submerge them completely in the boiling water, cover with a lid, and blanch for 3-4 minutes. To blanch by steaming, put the vegetables in a steamer basket and suspend it above an inch or two of boiling water. Cover the pot, and begin timing(3-4 minutes) as soon as steam starts to escape from under the lid. With either method, shake the basket a couple of times to ensure that all vegetable surfaces are exposed to the heat. After the allotted time, remove the basket, and plunge the vegetables into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cool, remove them, drain thoroughly and add to your recipe.

mixed vegetables cubes

In order to make carrot cubes, firstly peel the carrot and discard the stem. Place on a chopping board and cut the peeled carrot into halves from the centre lengthwise. Take each halve and make vertical slits lengthwise. Combine all the vertical slits together and make horizontal slits breadth wise to get cubes. You can make fine slits or thick slits as per recipe requirements. Carrot cubes are used mainly in subzis, curries and gravies. To chop French beans, remove the strings with a knife. Place a few French beans on a chopping board and cut into big pieces using as sharp knife. Cabbage cubes can be made by cutting them into uniform strips. Line up the strips with your non-working hand and cut them into square pieces approx. ?" to 1" in diameter. Cauliflower will be cut into small florets. But green peas will be added without cutting.

chopped and boiled mixed vegetables

Chop the mixed vegetables and boil them in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes or till they are soft. Drain immediately and pour some water to stop the cooking process. Used in recipes like parathas, snacks, starters and main course.

diagonally cut and parboiled mixed vegetables

To get diagonally cut carrots, first place a peeled and clean carrot on a chopping board. Cut and discard the corners and using a sharp knife and then cut the carrot into 2 halves vertically. Place one half on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, make series of vertical cuts. You can cut into thick or thin slices as per the recipe requirement. String the beans and wash thoroughly in cold water and drain. Place them on a chopping board and slice them diagonally into strips and as per your recipe requirement. Cauliflower will be cut into small florets. But green peas will be added without cutting. To parboil diagonally cut mixed vegetables, boil enough water in a deep pan, add little salt, add the vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and use as required.

chopped and parboiled mixed vegetables

Parboiling is a cooking technique in which vegetables are partially cooked in boiling water, but removed before it is cooked all the way through. To parboil chopped mixed vegetables, boil enough water in a deep pan, add little salt, add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and use as required.

boiled mixed vegetable cubes

diagonally cut and boiled mixed vegetables

To get diagonally cut carrots, first place a peeled and clean carrot on a chopping board. Cut and discard the corners and using a sharp knife and then cut the carrot into 2 halves vertically. Place one half on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, make series of vertical cuts. You can cut into thick or thin slices as per the recipe requirement. String the beans and wash thoroughly in cold water and drain. Place them on a chopping board and slice them diagonally into strips and as per your recipe requirement. Cauliflower will be cut into small florets. But green peas will be added without cutting. To boil diagonally cut mixed vegetables, boil enough water in a deep pan, add little salt, add the vegetables and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and use as required.