Lilva’s Vegetable Recipe – Lilva Ki Sabzi (Recipe in English)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Oil (for cooking) | As required |
| Green gram (or lilve) | 1 cup |
| Potato | 1, cut into pieces |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Cloves | 2 |
| Cardamom (big) | 1 |
| Ginger garlic paste | 1 tbsp |
| Curd (yogurt) | 2 tbsp |
| Onion (for paste) | 1 |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 |
| Red chili powder | 1 tsp |
| Turmeric powder | ¾ tsp |
| Coriander powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | As required |
| Water | As needed |
| Fresh coriander (finely chopped) | 3 sprigs |
Preparation Time:
- 15 minutes
Cooking Time:
- 45 minutes
Total Time:
- 1 hour (60 minutes)
Servings:
- 3 servings
Cuisine:
- North Indian Recipes
Course:
- Lunch
Diet:
- Vegetarian
Instructions:
-
Heat Oil: Begin by heating oil in a deep pan or kadhai on medium heat.
-
-
Add Whole Spices: Once the oil is hot, add the bay leaf, cloves, and cardamom. Let them sizzle for about 15 seconds to release their fragrance.
-
Cook Onions: Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté it until it softens and turns slightly golden.
-
Add Potatoes: Now, add the diced potatoes to the pan. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the potatoes to soften a little.
-
Add Ginger Garlic Paste: Next, stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the onion paste. Cook everything for 2 to 3 minutes, letting the flavors blend.
-
Spice It Up: After 3 minutes, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
-
Incorporate Curd and Salt: Add the curd (yogurt) and salt as per your taste. Stir the mixture well and let it cook for another 3 minutes.
-
Add Green Gram: Add the green gram (lilve) to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly.
-
Simmer: Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. This will allow the green gram to cook and absorb all the flavors.
-
Add Water: After 5 minutes, add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the curry. Stir and let the curry cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
-
Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat, and garnish the vegetable with finely chopped fresh coriander. Serve the Lilva Ki Sabzi with Panchmel Dal, Boondi Raita, and Phulka for a complete and delicious lunch experience.
This dish is a perfect addition to your lunch menu. It’s flavorful, nutritious, and pairs wonderfully with traditional Indian sides like Panchmel Dal and Boondi Raita. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal for the family or something special for a weekend gathering, Lilva Ki Sabzi is sure to please! Enjoy the wholesome flavors and aroma of this North Indian vegetarian dish.
