Firstly, to prepare the kadai masala, in a pan, take 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp pepper and 5 dried red chilli.
Roast on a low flame till the spices turn aromatic.
Cool completely, and grind to a coarse powder. Kadai masala is ready. Keep aside.
In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee.
Add 1 tsp cumin and a pinch of hing.
Also, add 1 inch of ginger, 5 cloves of garlic and 2 onions.
Sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
Keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp prepared kadai masala.
Sauté till the spices turn aromatic.
Now add 1½ cups of tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
In another pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 potato and 1 carrot. Saute well.
Also, add 3 tbsp peas, 5 beans, ½ capsicum, ½ onion, 1 tomato, 2 tbsp corn, 20 cubes paneer and 1 tsp salt.
Stir-fry till the vegetables are almost cooked.
Transfer the roasted vegetables into the sabji base.
Add ½ cup water and ½ tsp sugar.
Mix well, ensuring the gravy is semi-thick.
Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the flavours are well absorbed.
Add in 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and mix well.
Finally, enjoy Mix Veg Kadai Recipe with roti.