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🌟 Introduction
Special Mix Veg is a delicious, wholesome Indian dish made by combining a variety of fresh vegetables with aromatic spices and a rich, mildly spiced gravy. It's a great way to incorporate seasonal produce and offers both color and nutrition on your plate.
This recipe is ideal for weekday lunches, dinner parties, or festive meals, and it pairs beautifully with roti, naan, or jeera rice.
20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Veg
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Cost: 100

Ingredients

Vegetables (customizable):

  • ½ cup carrot chopped
  • ½ cup beans chopped
  • ½ cup capsicum chopped
  • ½ cup cauliflower small florets
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • ½ cup potato diced
  • ½ cup paneer cubes optional
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee for cooking

For the gravy:

  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp cashew paste optional for richness
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp cream or 1 tbsp malai optional
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Blanch or Steam Vegetables

  • Wash and chop all vegetables.
  • Boil or steam carrots, beans, cauliflower, peas, and potatoes until tender but firm. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Gravy

  • Heat oil or ghee in a pan.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté till golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.
  • Mix in turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add cashew paste (if using) and a little water. Let the gravy simmer.

Step 3: Mix and Cook

  • Add the cooked vegetables and paneer cubes to the gravy.
  • Mix gently and cook on low flame for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add garam masala and cream. Stir well.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with naan, roti, or paratha.
  • Can also be paired with steamed rice, jeera rice, or pulao.
  • Great for lunchboxes, dinner parties, or festive menus.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add your favorite vegetables like zucchini, corn, or bell peppers.
  • For a spicy version, add green chilies or crushed pepper.
  • Skip cream for a lighter version or add yogurt for a tangy twist.

🧠 Health Benefits

    ✅ Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals

      ✅ Great way to include multiple vegetables in one dish

        ✅ Low oil option for a healthy meal