Fiery Delight: Veg Angara Recipe to Ignite Your Taste Buds

Introduction: 

Veg Angara, with "Angara" meaning fiery in English, is a tantalizing and spicy vegetarian dish that will set your taste buds ablaze. This recipe brings together a symphony of robust flavors and aromatic spices, creating a culinary experience that is both bold and unforgettable. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or simply looking to add some heat to your dinner table, this Veg Angara recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's explore the ingredients and steps to create this fiery delight.

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Ingredients:

For the Vegetables:

2 cups mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, and peas), diced

1 cup paneer (cottage cheese), cubed

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

For the Angara Masala:

2 tbsp oil

1 cup finely chopped onions

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 cup tomato puree

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

For the Smoky Flavor:

Charcoal piece

1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)

Garnish: Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

Vegetables:

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the diced mixed vegetables and paneer cubes.

Sprinkle salt and sauté until the vegetables are slightly tender. Set aside.

Angara Masala:

In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.

Stir in tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

Add red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

Cook the masala until it thickens and releases a rich aroma.

Smoky Flavor:

Place a small steel bowl in the center of the cooked masala.

Heat a piece of charcoal until red hot. Place it in the small bowl.

Pour 1 tsp of ghee over the hot charcoal to create smoke.

Immediately cover the pan with a lid to infuse the smoky flavor into the masala. Let it sit for a few minutes.

Assembly:

Add the sautéed vegetables and paneer to the smoky masala. Mix well, ensuring the vegetables are coated in the spicy masala.

Serving:

Transfer Veg Angara to a serving dish.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve Veg Angara hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice for a fiery and delightful culinary experience. Let the bold flavors and the smoky essence of this dish ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.