Dum Vegetable

Dum Vegetable is a flavorful and aromatic Indian dish that features a medley of seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection with spices, layered with fragrant basmati rice. This dish is slow-cooked to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 100 grams
• Mixed seasonal vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes) - 200 grams, chopped
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Green chilies - 1, slit
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves - a handful, chopped
• Mint leaves - a handful, chopped
• Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 300 milliliters

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
5. Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender.
6. Lower the heat and stir in the yogurt, mixing well to coat the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice on top of the vegetable mixture, spreading it evenly.
8. Pour in the water and sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander, and mint leaves on top. Do not stir.
9. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes, allowing the dum (steam) to cook the rice and vegetables.
10. Once done, turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from mixed vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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