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Mixed Vegetable Thokku

Also known as Simple vegetable thokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganGluten-freeDairy-free

Total40 min
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
Per serving359 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Lunchbox

Mixed Vegetable Thokku

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Mixed vegetable thokku: carrot, beans and green peas in a tangy Tamil Nadu tomato and onion masala with garam masala. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

21 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
  • CarrotCarrot, Chopped1
  • BeansBeans, Chopped¼ cup
  • Green PeasGreen Peas¼ cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds1 tsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced2
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1.50 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • TomatoTomato3
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • SugarSugar¼ tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 pinch
  • WaterWater¼ cup
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder¼ tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy359kcal718kcal
Protein5.8g12g
Carbohydrate29g58g
Fat26g51g
Fibre7.8g16g
Sugar12g25g

Cookd masalas for carrot

Method

  1. 1

    Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.

    Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves

  2. 2

    Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.

    Onion

  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

    Ginger Garlic Paste

  4. 4

    Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavour.

    Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.

    Tomato

  6. 6

    Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well.

    SaltSugar

  7. 7

    Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Keep it aside.

    Coriander Leaves

  8. 8

    Heat oil in a kadai, add the vegetables and saute them for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Mix it well

    CarrotBeansSunflower OilSalt

  9. 9

    Add water, add the green peas and bring it to a boil. Let the vegetables cook for 5 minutes.

    Green PeasWater

  10. 10

    Add the prepared tomato thokku and mix it till it combines evenly into the mixture.

  11. 11

    Add Garam masala, mix it well. Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot with dosa/idli, rice, chapati etc.

    Coriander LeavesGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Mixed Vegetable Thokku take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mixed Vegetable Thokku serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mixed Vegetable Thokku vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mixed Vegetable Thokku spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mixed Vegetable Thokku?
¼ cup Beans, 1 Carrot, ¼ cup Green Peas, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mixed Vegetable Thokku?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mixed Vegetable Thokku?
About 359 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes
  • S

    Swetha RaaghulJune 2023

    Unexpectedly taste awesome

    A cook's photo of Mixed Vegetable Thokku
  • R

    Ragapriya viswanathanJuly 2024

    yummy

    A cook's photo of Mixed Vegetable Thokku
  • C

    A Cookd cookJuly 2023

    खाना बनाना सीखना चाहती है क्या मै आप का रेसिपी शेयर कर सकती हू

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