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Darbari Aloo Mutter Microwave Sabzi | Microwave sukhi Aloo Mutter Sabzi |
Tarla Dalal
21 March, 2017
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Darbari Aloo Mutter Microwave Sabzi | Microwave sukhi Aloo Mutter Sabzi |
This Darbari Aloo Mutter Microwave Sabzi is a modern take on a classic Indian dish, offering a taste of richness and elegance. The recipe takes the humble combination of potatoes and green peas and elevates it into a regal preparation fit for a feast. The name "Darbari" itself suggests a courtly, special dish, which is fitting given the luxurious additions of dry fruits and nuts. This is a perfect solution for a quick, one-dish meal that feels anything but hurried, allowing you to enjoy a complex flavor profile with minimal effort and time.
The Microwave Method: Quick and Efficient
The brilliance of this recipe lies in its use of the microwave, which dramatically cuts down on cooking time without sacrificing flavor. The process is streamlined into a series of short bursts, allowing each ingredient to be cooked to perfection. It starts with toasting the sesame seeds (til) in the microwave, which gives them a nutty, roasted flavor. This is followed by combining oil, cumin seeds (jeera), and sliced onions in a microwave-safe bowl. This simple step ensures the base flavors are developed before other ingredients are added, all within just a few minutes.
Infusing the Sabzi with Richness
What sets this Darbari Aloo Mutter apart from a typical version is the addition of nuts and dry fruits. After the onions have cooked, you add cashew nuts (kaju) and raisins (kismis) along with a tablespoon of water. Microwaving this mixture for another two minutes helps to soften the raisins and bring out the richness of the cashews. This simple step adds a deep, sweet, and nutty flavor that transforms the dish from everyday fare to a special treat.
Building the Flavor Profile
The core of the gravy is built with a few essential ingredients. After the dry fruits and nuts are toasted, you stir in the tomato purée, followed by a blend of spices: garam masala, turmeric powder (haldi), and chilli powder. A quick two-minute session in the microwave ensures that the spices are well-cooked and their flavors are fully released into the tomato base. A final touch of a pinch of sugar and salt to taste balances the flavors, creating a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet gravy that perfectly complements the vegetables.
Combining and Finalizing the Dish
The final step is to combine all the prepared components. The pre-cooked boiled potato cubes and boiled green peas are added to the rich gravy along with the toasted sesame seeds. A quarter cup of water is added to achieve the desired consistency, and the mixture is gently combined. A final two-minute microwave session ensures that the vegetables are thoroughly coated in the fragrant gravy and heated through. This entire process is incredibly fast, allowing you to have a hearty and delicious sabzi ready in under 10 minutes.
Serving and Enjoying a Hearty Meal
The Darbari Aloo Mutter Sabzi is best served hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of chopped coriander (dhania) for a fresh, aromatic finish. The toasted sesame seeds and the rich flavors from the cashews and raisins give this microwave sukhi Aloo Mutter Sabzi a truly luxurious feel. This dish pairs wonderfully with simple rotis, parathas, or a side of steamed rice. It’s a testament to how simple ingredients, when prepared with a few special additions, can create a memorable and satisfying one-dish meal.
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Cooking Time
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Total Time
24 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
for Darbari Aloo Mutter Microwave Sabzi
1 cup boiled potato cubes
1/2 cup boiled green peas
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju)
2 tsp raisins (kismis)
5 tbsp tomato puree
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
for Darbari Aloo Mutter Microwave Sabzi
- Place the sesame seeds on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside.
- Combine the oil, cumin seeds and onions in another microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the cashewnuts, raisins and 1 tablespoon water, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato purée, garam masala, turmeric powder and chilli powder, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, green peas, sesame seeds, sugar, salt and ¼ cup of water, mix gently and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Darbari Aloo Mutter Sabzi, Microwave Dry Subzi recipe with step by step photos
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Place the 2 tsp sesame seeds (til) on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside.
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Combine the 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) and 1/4 cup sliced onions in another microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add the 1 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju), 2 tsp raisins (kismis) and 1 tablespoon water, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add the 5 tbsp tomato puree, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) and 1/2 tsp chilli powder, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Add the 1 cup boiled potato cubes, 1/2 cup boiled green peas, 2 tsp sesame seeds (til), a pinch of sugar, salt to taste and ¼ cup of water, mix gently and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Garnished with 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve Darbari Aloo Mutter Sabzi, Microwave Dry Subzi hot
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Vaibhavi
Dec. 17, 2012, 3:58 p.m.
This recipe is a blessing i discovered cooking in microwave is easier than gas cooking and the sabzis are more tastier, my new microwave justified the taste of Darbari sabzi it is rich and tasty...
