Subzi Pasanda (Zero Oil & Weight Loss Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team

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True to the name, subzi pasanda is a veggie dish you will love! calorie-laden cashewnut paste is replaced with a healthy paste made with cauliflower and onions. Serve hot with whole wheat parathas for a healthy meal.

Recipe Description for Subzi Pasanda ( Zero Oil Rotis and Subzis )

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For The Paste
1 cup low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free)
2 cups sliced onions
1/2 cup grated cauliflower
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 clove
2 green chillies
25 mm (1") piece ginger (adrak)
2 to 3 garlic (lehsun) cloves

Other Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free)
1/4 cup fresh low-fat curds (dahi)
1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 cups chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , french beans , potatoes ,
cauliflower , green peas)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
parathas

Method

For the paste

Combine all the ingredients in a deep non-stick kadhai, mix well and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes till the onions are soft and cooked and all the liquid has been nearly evaporated.
Blend it in a mixer to a smooth paste and keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine the milk, curds and besan in a bowl and whisk well till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Heat a non-stick kadhai on a medium flame and when it is hot, add the cumin seeds.
Dry roast the cumin seeds for a few seconds and then add the dried fenugreek leaves and again dry roast for a few more seconds.
Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the milk-curd-besan mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another minute.
Add ½ cup of water, salt and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 more minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the mixed vegetables and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot with parathas.