Best Mixed Sabzi Recipes

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MIXED SABZI



Mixed Sabzi image

Some English words have become part of Urdu names for dishes, as with this one, which is called mixed sabzi. Sabzi is the Urdu word for vegetables and the recipe calls for a mix of vegetables stir-fried and simply spiced for a quick weeknight main, or hefty side. Whatever's in season tends to taste best. In Pakistan, it is most often made with cauliflower, potatoes, peas and carrots. But, it is great with any vegetables really: eggplant, green beans, bell peppers, bitter gourd or pumpkin, too. For convenience, you can even use mixed frozen vegetables. Roti or cooked rice are ideal for serving alongside.

Provided by Zainab Shah

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon ginger paste or grated ginger
1 tablespoon garlic paste or grated garlic
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 Thai green chiles or small hot red chiles, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Kashmiri or other mild red chile powder
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets (from 1/2 cauliflower)
1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat ghee in a medium pot over medium until it melts, 30 to 45 seconds. Add cumin and mustard seeds and stir until the seeds start sputtering, 1 to 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring often, until it starts to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles, garam masala, turmeric and red chile powder. Add salt and mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are tender and the oil starts to separate, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower, potato, carrot, peas and 1/2 cup water and mix well. Cover and cook on medium for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, to your desired sauciness, 2 to 5 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve.

GHORMEH SABZI (PERSIAN HERB STEW)



Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew) image

Ghormeh sabzi is deliciously savory and loaded with the flavors of several different green herbs. It's traditionally served atop white rice (polow). You can also serve it with lavash bread.

Provided by marybakes

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h9m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup canola oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 ½ cups finely chopped spinach
1 cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)
½ cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
¼ cup finely chopped chives
¼ cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves
1 ½ cups water, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
4 dried Persian limes (limoo amani), or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in turmeric for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chuck cubes; cook until coated in turmeric and browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add spinach, green onions, parsley, cilantro, chives, and fenugreek leaves; cook and stir until deep dark green in color, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir spinach mixture into the onion and chuck mixture. Pour in enough water to create a slurry consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer stew until greens soften, about 1 hour.
  • Pierce dried limes with a fork and add to the stew. Continue simmering until chuck is tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in red kidney beans. Cook until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Discard dried limes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 226 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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