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                           VEGETABLE JALFREZI

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       oz           Cauliflower florets
  3       oz           Carrots, julienned
  1                    Green pepper, diced
  4       oz           Green peas
  4       oz           Almonds
  2       oz           Cashews
  1       md           Onion, chopped
    1/2   c            Water
    1/2   c            Vegetable oil
  2       ts           Black pepper
  2       ts           Chili powder
  1       lg           Potato, boiled & diced
  1       lg           Tomato, diced
  2       ts           Mint
                       Salt, to taste

 Into a pot of boiling water, drop the cauliflower,
 carrots, bell pepper, and green peas and blanch for 3
 to 5 minutes.  Drain the vegetables and plunge them
 into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Set aside.

 Grind the almonds, cashews, and onions with water to
 create a smooth paste. In a pan, heat the oil until
 smoking, add the nut paste and stir-fry for 2 to 3
 minutes.  Add the pepper and chili powder, then the
 blanched vegetables.  Add the potatoes, tomatoes, and
 paneer (homemade cheese). Continue stirring while
 heating through. Add mint and salt. Makes 4 to 6
 servings.

 From: The Shiva Indian Restaurant, 2514 Times Blvd,
 Houston Texas



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