Restaurant Style Mixed Veg Recipe – Easy & Flavorful
Mixed veg sabzi is one of the most loved Indian vegetarian dishes. With a blend of vegetables like cauliflower, beans, carrots, peas and the right spices, you get a flavorful, colorful mixed vegetable curry that goes perfectly with roti, naan, paratha or steamed rice. This mixed veg recipe is easy to make at home yet tastes like restaurant quality.
Why This Mixed Vegetable Recipe Works
- Balanced & Nutritious: Uses a variety of vegetables giving vitamins, fiber, minerals.
- Flavorful Masala: Fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, roasted spices bring deep flavor.
- Customizable: You can add or remove vegetables (potato, bell pepper, mushrooms) as per your liking.
- Pairs Well: Goes with Indian breads, dal, rice bowls — highly versatile.
Ingredients for Mixed Veg Sabzi
| Ingredient | Quantity / Notes |
|---|---|
| Cauliflower florets | 1 cup (medium-small size) |
| French beans (cut) | ½ cup |
| Carrots (diced) | ½ cup |
| Green peas | ½ cup (soaked if frozen) |
| Onion | 1 medium, finely chopped |
| Tomato | 1 large, chopped |
| Tomato paste | 1½ tbsp (or extra tomato puree) |
| Ginger | 1 inch, fresh, crushed |
| Garlic | 3–4 cloves, crushed |
| Green chilies | 1-2, adjust to spice level |
| Coriander seeds | 2 tsp, dry roasted & crushed |
| Turmeric powder | ¼ tsp |
| Kashmiri red chili powder | ½ tsp (for color & mild heat) |
| Salt | ½ tsp or to taste |
| Sugar | ½ tsp (to balance acidity) |
| Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) | 1 tsp |
| Butter / Ghee | ½ tbsp |
| Garam masala | ¼ tsp |
| Cilantro (coriander leaves) | 1 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) |
| Water | ~½ cup + extra as needed |
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Dry Roast & Crush Spices
Dry roast the coriander seeds in a pan for ~2 minutes until aromatic. Cool and crush using mortar & pestle. This gives fresh spice flavor.
2. Pre-cook Vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
- Add cauliflower, beans, carrots.
- Sauté for ~5 minutes until they get a light brown tint.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Masala Base
- In the same pan, add remaining oil.
- Add cloves and then the chopped onion.
- Cook onion until it turns golden and moisture evaporates (6–7 min).
- Add crushed ginger, garlic, green chilies. Saute ~2 min.
- Add tomato + tomato paste. Cook 2–3 min until soft and oil begins to separate.
4. Add Spices & Water
- Stir in crushed coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add ~2 tbsp water so spices don’t burn.
- Mix in kasuri methi.
5. Combine Vegetables
- Add the sautéed vegetables back in.
- Add green peas (pre-soaked if frozen) and ~½ cup water.
- Stir gently to coat vegetables with masala.
6. Cook to Doneness
- Cook uncovered 3 minutes.
- Then cover and simmer 6–7 minutes till vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- Adjust water if needed.
- Once almost done, stir in butter/ghee and garam masala.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
7. Serve Hot
Serve this mixed veg sabzi hot with roti, naan, paratha or even with steamed rice or dal.
Variations & Additions
- Potato/Mushroom/Bell Peppers: Add small cubes of potato or mushrooms; bell peppers for crunch & color.
- Paneer Version: Add paneer cubes at the end; cook 2 minutes more.
- Vegan Version: Skip butter/ghee; use vegan butter or oil.
- Spicier Version: Increase green chilies or red chili powder.
- Mild Version: Use less chili and increase tomato + sugar balance.
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Mixed Veg
- Cut all vegetables roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd pan — cook in batches if needed.
- Pre-saute vegetables gives better texture & flavor.
- Fresh ginger, garlic & green chilies always make a difference.
- Use crushed whole spices (like coriander) instead of powder for robust aroma.
- Adjust water quantities depending on desired consistency (dry curry vs semi-gravy).
Nutrition Estimate (Approx per Serving)
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~20 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Fat: ~12 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
Values are approximate and depend on exact quantity and ingredients used.
Final Thoughts
This mixed veg recipe is a go-to Indian vegetable sabzi — simple, flavorful, nutritious, and loved by all. Whether you need a quick everyday side recipe or a hearty dinner option, this mixed vegetable curry delivers. Try this restaurant style mixed veg sabzi once and you’ll be making it again and again.
