Vegetable Au Gratin, Indian Style Veg Au Gratin
by Tarla Dalal
vegetable au gratin recipe | Indian style veg au gratin | roasted vegetable au gratin | with 17 amazing images.
vegetable au gratin is a famous French delicacy that is can be had as a side dish or a main course dish along any bread of your choice. The cheesy texture of vegetable au gratin makes is what makes it extra ordinary and it is loved by kids as well as adults! It is super easy to make and doesn’t even require much effort!
vegetable au gratin is a traditional continental delicacy served with warm and crisp breads. Indian style veg au gratin features all your favourite veggies drowned in white sauce, topped generously with cheese, and baked till the cheese melts. Choose crisp, juicy, mildly flavoured veggies like carrots, peas and French beans for this Indian style veg au gratin and avoid pungent or gooey ones like eggplant, onions and tomatoes.
vegetable au gratin is one dish that comes to mind when thinking of any quick and easy continental dish to prepare! The secret to making perfect vegetable au gratin is to bake it till you get a nice brown crust. This gives the dish its special texture and cheesy aroma. Enjoy the Baked Vegetable Au Gratin immediately upon baking.
Notes on vegetable au gratin recipe. 1. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Processed cheese has a distinctive flavor that works well with the vegetables and is loved by most people. You can switch out the cheese as per your preference. For a crusty top, you can also sprinkle some breadcrumbs before baking.
Use Indian Britannia cheese to get the perfect right taste of Indian style veg au gratin!
Learn to make vegetable au gratin recipe | Indian style veg au gratin | roasted vegetable au gratin | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.
Vegetable Au Gratin, Indian Style Veg Au Gratin recipe - How to make Vegetable Au Gratin, Indian Style Veg Au Gratin
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 to 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F). Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For Vegetable Au Gratin
2 cups chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , green peas , french beans)
For The White Sauce
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
salt and to taste
For The Topping
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
For the white sauce
- For the white sauce
- Heat the butter in a pan and sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 seconds.
- Add the flour and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the milk gradually, stirring continuously so that lumps do not form. Add ½ cup of water and mix well.
- Bring to a boil and add the cheese, salt and pepper and mix well. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
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- Pour into an oven proof bowl and sprinkle the cheese on top
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 15 minutes till the cheese melts and is lightly browned.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}vegetable au gratin{/span} with warm garlic bread.
For the white sauce
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To prepare the white sauce for vegetable au gratin | Indian style veg au gratin | heat the butter in a pan.
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Once the butter is hot and melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 seconds. To make Jain white sauce, skip adding the garlic.
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Add the flour.
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Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously with the help of a whisk. This is called a roux which acts as a thickening agent for the white sauce. The frequent stirring helps in even cooking of the flour apart from preventing it from forming lumps.
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Once you see the flour has become a little froth and golden in color, reduce the flame to low and add the milk. Pour the milk with one hand and whisk using the other hand. If you are vegan or allergic to dairy products, then use almond milk or soy milk.
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Whisk well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, or till the sauce thickens, while stirring continuously. It is very important to mix continuously after you add the milk and whisk until the flour and milk have incorporated well so that lumps do not form.
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Add the cheese. Processed cheese can be swapped with cheese slice or cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese. This veg casserole is heavy on the stomach. To make it relatively light you can reduce the quantity of cheese and butter.
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Add salt. We have added salt while boiling the vegetables, butter, and cheese both contain salt so, add it accordingly. Add pepper also.
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Mix well and keep the white sauce aside. You can even prepare the white sauce in a microwave, refer this recipe to learn how.
How to assemble veg au gratin
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For preparing vegetable au gratin, in a deep bowl take the chopped and boiled mixed vegetables. You can make use of vegetables to suit your taste and seasonality like broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, capsicum, sweet corn, and baby corn. To prepare Roasted Vegetable Au Gratin Recipe, check out this recipe of Baked Vegetable Au Gratin.
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Add the prepared white sauce. Dried oregano, chilli flakes or mixed herbs can also be added to elevate the taste of veggie au gratin.
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Mix well and our vegetable au gratin is ready to bake.
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Pour into an ovenproof bowl.
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Sprinkle the cheese on top. Processed cheese has a distinctive flavor that works well with the vegetables and is loved by most people. You can switch out the cheese as per your preference. For a crusty top, you can also sprinkle some breadcrumbs before baking.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and is lightly browned.
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Serve vegetable au gratin | Indian style veg au gratin | with warm garlic bread.
- Baked Vegetables in Tomato Sauce, Baked Vegetables in Spinach Sauce, Baked Vegetables with Creamy Coconut and Tomato Sauce are other variations of baked vegetables.
Mam I have been prepaing veg au gratin from a long time but would like to know how to make the white sauce smoothy in texture just like restaurant style
I made it today.and even before that also it turn out very well.everybody loved it in my house.thank you for the simple and nice and tasty recipe 😋😊
Hello I have tried this recipe many times. But the white sauce always turns bitter after baking. Please help. I add sugar and pineapple since I like sweet taste baked veggies
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Hello Mam, I like your receipe so much and also want to learn more Italian n Mexican dishes in veg only or different different types of cakes also.
Can broccoli, zucchini and bell papers be added as well?
Wonderfully easy.. espexially because the ingredients and instructions r perfect!! Loved making it and others enjoyed it. Thank you!!