Shahi Salan

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Bengal Gram – 1 cup, soaked for 1 hour
Okra (Bhindi) – 200 gms, chopped, fried
Potatoes – 100 gms, diced, fried
Carrots – 100 gms, diced, fried
French Beans – 100 gms, diced, fried
Green Peas – 200 gms, shelled, fried
Paneer – 100 gms, diced, fried
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Ginger – 1, one inch piece, finely chopped
Garlic – 1, pod, minced
Cumin Powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Sugar – 2 tsp
Tomato Puree – 2 cups
Juice of lemon – 1
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Mango Powder – 1 tsp

Method:
1. Drain and boil the bengal gram in 1 1/2 cups water.
2. Heat the ghee in a pan.
3. Add ginger, garlic, all the fried vegetables, paneer, boiled Bengal gram, cumin, coriander, and turmeric powders.
4. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix the salt and sugar with the tomato puree, and pour over the vegetables.
6. Add the remaining ingredients, cook on dum for 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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