Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Delight in the vibrant flavors of **Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Bhaji**, a wholesome and nutritious Indian-style stir-fry bursting with color and aromatics! This hearty recipe combines an array of fresh, diced vegetables—carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower, and bell pepper—simmered with tomatoes in a fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powders. Perfect for those seeking a sugar-free, vegetarian option, this bhaji is cooked with traditional mustard and cumin seeds for depth and flavor. Finished with a tangy touch of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves, it’s an ideal pairing for roti, naan, or rice. Ready in just under an hour, this satisfying dish is a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner option. Healthy vegetable recipe lovers and Indian food enthusiasts, this one’s for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 2 medium Green chilies, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 medium Tomato, chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 100 grams Green beans, chopped
- 100 grams Peas, fresh or frozen
- 100 grams Cauliflower florets
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and wait until they start to splutter.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the onions with the spices.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and oil starts to leave the sides of the mixture.
Add the diced carrots, chopped green beans, peas, cauliflower florets, and bell pepper.
Pour in 0.5 cup of water, stir everything together, cover the pan, and allow the vegetables to cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Once the vegetables are tender and cooked, add the lemon juice and mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Serve the Mixed Vegetable Bhaji hot with your choice of roti, naan, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2485 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2328 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
