Labra (Mixed Vegetable Dish)

Ingredients :

Vegetable oil

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2tbs

Sugar

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1¹/₂tsp

Bay leaf

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1no

Five spice powder

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¹/₄tsp

Minced ginger

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3tbs

Turmeric

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¹/₂tsp

Ground cumin

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2tsp

Salt

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3/4tsp

Chopped tomatoes

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³/₄cup

Water

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¹/₂cup

Cubed potatoes

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¹/₂cup

Peeled and cubed sweet potato

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1¹/₄cup

Cauliflower, cut into floret

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2cup

Sliced green beans

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1cup

Cubed eggplant (brinjal)

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2cup

Red chilli paste

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3tbs

Cooked green peas

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¹/₄cup

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¹/₂tsp

Method of Preparation :

Heat oil and add sugar. Fry for a few seconds. Lower heat and add bay leaf and five spice. Sauté for a few seconds and add ginger, turmeric, cumin and salt. Add tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add cauliflower, beans, eggplant and red chilli paste. Simmer till done. Sprinkle some hot water for a thick gravy. Add peas, mix well and simmer for a while. Remove from heat and sprinkle garam masala and serve hot.