Special Winter Thali In 60 Minutes | Easy Tasty Winter Veg Thali | स्वादिष्ट आसान थाली

mixed winter vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen options are often more affordable and available year-round.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: cumin powder

Ground spices can be more cost-effective and convenient.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried herbs are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Making your own blend can reduce costs and tailor flavors.

Start by preparing bajra for khichdi by coarsely grinding it in a mixer and discarding the husk.

In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add cumin seeds and hing until fragrant.

Roast the bajra lightly before cooking it with water and spices.

Add moong dal and roast it lightly as well before cooking.

Add water and salt to the mixture and cook until done, about 2-3 whistles in the pressure cooker.

For gajar matar sabzi, heat mustard oil, add cumin seeds, hing, chopped ginger, and green chilies.

Add chopped carrots and salt, cooking until they start to soften.

If using fresh peas, add them after the carrots are half cooked; if using frozen peas, add them later.

For the dal, soak chana dal for 3-4 hours, then boil it with water, salt, and turmeric powder.

Prepare a tadka with oil, cumin seeds, hing, and chopped onions, cooking until the onions are golden brown.

Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies, then mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

Add spices like salt, turmeric, and coriander powder to the dal, mixing well.

Prepare besan halwa by melting jaggery in water with cardamom, then roasting besan until golden brown.

Finish the halwa with chopped dry fruits and ghee.

For lauki kofta, mix grated lauki with salt, turmeric, lemon juice, and spices, then add besan to form a dough.

Shape the mixture into koftas and deep-fry until golden brown.

Prepare the gravy for the koftas by blending blanched spinach with ginger and garlic, then cooking with spices and onions.

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