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🌱 Indian-Style Veg Buddha Delight
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 25 mins
🍽️ Serves: 3–4
🌿 Ingredients:
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup baby corn, sliced (optional)
- 100–150g paneer or tofu, cubed and lightly sautéed
- 2 tbsp oil (preferably sesame or olive oil)
- Salt to taste
For the Indian Fusion Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, minced
- 1 green chili (optional), finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
- ½ cup coconut milk or water (for a mild curry base)
For Garnish:
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- A few drops of toasted sesame oil (optional)
🔪 Method:
1. Prep the Veggies:
- Wash and chop all vegetables evenly.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for 3–4 minutes. They should be tender but still slightly crisp.
2. Cook the Paneer/Tofu:
- In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Lightly sauté the cubed paneer or tofu until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add tomato puree and cook for 4–5 minutes until oil starts to separate.
- Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for a minute.
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Pour in coconut milk or water and simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Stir-Fry Everything Together:
- Add all steamed vegetables and sautéed tofu/paneer into the sauce.
- Mix gently to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust salt and seasoning.
5. Garnish & Serve:
- Top with fresh coriander, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, quinoa, millet, or brown rice for a balanced Buddha Bowl experience.
🍽️ Tips:
- You can add cooked chickpeas or sprouted moong for added protein.
- Swap coconut milk with cashew cream for richness without coconut flavor.
- Add some crushed peanuts or roasted cashews on top for crunch.
