Mix Bhajyanche Kalvan Recipe: Spicy Maharashtrian Mix Veg Curry
Master the authentic Mix Bhajyanche Kalvan recipe! A spicy, flavorful Maharashtrian mix vegetable curry with a special peanut twist. Perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
For the Masala Paste (Vatan):
- Fresh Coriander: 1 small handful
- Dry Coconut: 1 small piece approx. 2 tbsp, sliced
- Garlic: 8–10 cloves
- Ginger: 1/2 inch piece
- Green Chilli: 1
For the Curry:
- Oil: 2–3 tbsp
- Mustard Seeds Mohri: 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds Jeera: 1 tsp
- Asafoetida Hing: A pinch
- Curry Leaves: 1 sprig
- Onion: 1 medium finely chopped
- Tomato: 1 medium finely chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Kanda Lasun Masala: 2 tsp Or use spicy red chilli powder
- Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala: 1 tsp
- Dhana-Jeera Powder Coriander-Cumin Powder: 1.5 tsp
- Mixed Vegetables: 200g Green peas and Pavta/Field Beans
- Brinjal Eggplant: 1 medium, chopped
- Potato: 1 medium chopped
- Hot Water: 1.5 glasses
- Roasted Peanut Powder: 2 tsp Coarsely ground
Instructions
- Prepare the Masala Paste: In a mixer jar, combine the coriander, dry coconut, garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Grind into a fine paste without adding water. Set aside.
- Temper the Oil: Heat oil in a kadai (pan). Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds, hing, and curry leaves.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion. Sauté on medium heat until the onion turns golden brown.
- Cook the Paste: Add the prepared green masala paste to the pan. Sauté well for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add Tomatoes: Toss in the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes until it softens.
- Add Spices: Lower the heat. Add salt, turmeric, Kanda Lasun Masala, Garam Masala, and Dhana-Jeera powder. Mix well and roast the spices briefly (ensure they don’t burn).
- Add Vegetables: Add the green peas, field beans (pavta), chopped brinjal, and potato. Mix thoroughly so the vegetables are coated with the masala.
- Pour Water: Add 1.5 glasses of hot water. (Hot water helps maintain the cooking temperature and enhances the curry's colour).
- The Final Touch: Add the coarsely ground roasted peanut powder. This adds thickness and a nutty flavour.
- Simmer: Cover the pan and let it cook on medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Once the vegetables are soft and the oil separates slightly on top, your Mix Bhajyanche Kalvan is ready!