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Meal Series: Aloo Pyaaz and Bhaji with Roti/Chapati(Spiced Potato Onions, Vegetable Stew with Indian Bread)

Aloo Pyaaz and Bhaji with Roti/Chapati (spiced potato onion vegetable stew with Indian bread). So delicious served as a main…

  • Ready 30 minutes
  • Serves 2 servings
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
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Meal Series: Aloo Pyaaz and Bhaji with Roti/Chapati(Spiced Potato Onions, Vegetable Stew with Indian Bread)

Recipe

Aloo Pyaaz (Spiced Potato Onions)

Aloo Pyaaz and Bhaji with Roti/Chapati (spiced potato onion vegetable stew with Indian bread). So delicious served as a main course.

  • Serves 2 servings
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
  • Total 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium organic potatoes (chopped)
  • 2/3 medium organic red onion (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (chopped)
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds ((the red onions and coriander seeds work magic for this dish))
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon organic canola oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium deep pan, and add the oil and heat on medium heat for a minute.

  2. 2

    Add in the mustard and coriander seeds and let them cook for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Add in the ginger, garlic and chili and cook for a minute.

  4. 4

    Add in the onions, turmeric and a little salt and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add in the potatoes, some more salt and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5-6 minutes, until potatoes are well done.

  6. 6

    Serve hot topped with chopped cilantro leaves! Serve as part of meal with any lentil curry(Daal), or other soups/stews, Indian bread(Roti) and salad or any indian pickle.(my current favorite is the punjabi raw mango pickle)

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

  • Calories180 kcal
  • Carbohydrates34 g
  • Protein6 g
  • Fat2 g
  • Sodium600 mg
  • Potassium957 mg
  • Fiber7 g
  • Sugar2 g
  • Vitamin C31.6 mg
  • Calcium83 mg
  • Iron7.2 mg

Recipe

Bhaji (Vegetable Stew/mixed vegetable curry)

Aloo Pyaaz and Bhaji with Roti/Chapati (spiced potato onion vegetable stew with Indian bread). So delicious served as a main course. Vegan Recipe.

  • Serves 2 people
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 35 minutes
  • Total 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup potato (chopped)
  • 1/2 cauliflower (chopped)
  • 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped carrots green beans and any other veggetable (peas, broccoli, corn etc)
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 teaspoon garlic (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Serrano chili pepper ((or to taste) chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala powder ((can be found in Indian store))
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • pinch of asofetida ((hing))
  • a cup of water
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon raw sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium deep pan, add a teaspoon oil and heat on medium low heat for a minute.

  2. 2

    Add in the asofetida, coriander seeds and mix and cook for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Add in the turmeric, pav bhaji masala, garlic, ginger and chili and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in the tomatoes, salt and sugar and cook on medium low heat for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add in the chopped veggies, a cup of water, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are well done.

  6. 6

    Serve hot!.

Notes

Variations: Mash the veggies a little once done, top with chopped onions, lemon juice, a teaspoon of vegan butter and cilantro leaves, and serve with toasted buns, dinner rolls, bread, pita bread! Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

  • Calories113 kcal
  • Carbohydrates19 g
  • Protein4 g
  • Fat2 g
  • Sodium600 mg
  • Potassium699 mg
  • Fiber5 g
  • Sugar5 g
  • Vitamin A3110 IU
  • Vitamin C78.8 mg
  • Calcium45 mg
  • Iron2.6 mg