Diwani handi
Mixed vegetables simmered in a spiced yogurt and cream gravy
A handi-style mixed vegetable curry: potatoes, carrots, beans, peas and long pieces of brinjal cooked in a tangy yogurt gravy with ginger, garlic and chilli, finished with cream, fresh coriander and a touch of mild curry masala. Serve hot with naan or chapaties.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
For the seasoning
To garnish
Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Heat 4 tbsp oil in a heavy pan (a handi if you have one) and sauté 4 oz onions until golden brown.
7 minStep 2: Add 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp chilli paste and 3 green chillies and sauté for 1 minute. Add 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp ground turmeric and 1 tsp salt and mix.
1 minStep 3: Stir in 9 oz plain yogurt and ½ cup water and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring so the yogurt doesn't split.
2 minStep 4: Add 5 ½ oz potatoes, 3 ½ oz carrots, 3 ⅞ oz French beans and 3 ⅞ oz shelled peas. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 5: Add a little more water if the gravy gets too thick, then add 2 brinjals (aubergines) and cook until all the vegetables are done.
10 minStep 6: Add 4 ½ oz plain yogurt, ½ cup fresh cream, ½ oz fresh coriander and ½ tsp mild curry masala and cook for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or chapaties.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does diwani handi take?
- About 60 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of carrots?
- Parsnip or sweet potato, same weight.
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