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                            Vegetable Jalfrezi

Recipe By     : The Shiva Indian Restaurant, Houston Texas
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian

  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.
        

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