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Vegetable Kalvan, Maharashtrian Healthy Sabzi

 

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vegetable kalvan recipe | Maharashtrian healthy sabzi | bhaji cha kalvan | how to make veg kalvan is a sabzi with common ingredients, but with a delightful aroma and flavour. Learn how to make veg kalvan.

To make vegetable kalvan, heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the curry leaves, onions, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Cool the mixture completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside. Heat the remaining ½ tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the milk, sugar, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the vegetables, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

There is something great about this bhaji cha kalvan... it seems homely and special at the same time! Indeed, this authentic Maharashtrian delicacy is an all-time favourite.

The Maharashtrian healthy sabzi features an assortment of veggies cooked in an onion-tomato, roasted coconut and spice based gravy. Roasting the coconut heightens the aroma and taste of the spice paste, giving the kalvan its characteristic taste.

This veg kalvan has a bountiful of nutrients and antioxidants to help in fighting immunity and reducing inflammation. The fibre from the veggies are a ladder to maintaining digestive health as well as heart health. If you like veg kalvan, pair it with whole wheat chapatis for a truly soul-warming meal. for a truly soul-warming meal.

Tips for vegetable kalvan. 1. You can also add chopped and boiled potatoes and boiled cauliflower florets to this kalvan recipe. 2. For an authentic flavour and taste, we recommend that you make the paste fresh and not too much in advance. 3. If you are serving the sabzi later, you may have to add little water and adjust the consistency before reheating.

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


For Vegetable Kalvan
1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables
2 1/2 tsp oil
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup milk
a pinch of sugar

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For vegetable kalvan
    For vegetable kalvan
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}vegetable kalvan{/span}, heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the curry leaves, onions, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  3. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Cool the mixture completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
  5. Heat the remaining ½ tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  6. Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the milk, sugar, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the vegetables, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve the {span class="bold1"}vegetable kalvan{/span} hot garnished with coriander.

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What is vegetable kalvan made of?
  1. Vegetable kalvan is made of 1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , french beans and green peas), 2 1/2 tsp oil, 4 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 cup sliced onions, 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tbsp grated coconut, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 2 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/4 cup milk
    a pinch of sugar and 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).

For the paste of vegetable kalvan
  1. For the paste of vegetable kalvan, heat 2 1/2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 4 curry leaves (kadi patta).
  3. Add 1 cup sliced onions.
  4. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).
  5. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
  7. Add 1 tbsp grated coconut.
  8. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  9. Add 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
  10. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  11. Add 2 tsp chilli powder.
  12. Add salt to taste.
  13. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Cool the mixture completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

How to make vegetable kalvan
  1. To make vegetable kalvan recipe | Maharashtrian healthy sabzi | bhaji cha kalvan | how to make veg kalvan, heat the remaining 2 1/2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  3. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  4. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  5. Add the prepared paste.
  6. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add 1/4 cup milk. This adds slight creamy texture to the gravy of vegetable kalvan recipe | Maharashtrian healthy sabzi | bhaji cha kalvan | how to make veg kalvan.
  8. Add a pinch of sugar.
  9. Add salt to taste.
  10. Add 1 cup of water.
  11. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  12. Add 1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (carrots , french beans and green peas).
  13. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Garnish with 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
  15. Serve vegetable kalvan recipe | Maharashtrian healthy sabzi | bhaji cha kalvan | how to make veg kalvan hot. 

Tips for vegetable kalvan
  1. You can also add chopped and boiled potatoes and boiled cauliflower florets to this kalvan recipe. 
  2. For an authentic flavour and taste, we recommend that you make the paste fresh and not too much in advance. 
  3. If you are serving the sabzi later, you may have to add little water and adjust the consistency before reheating. 

Health benefits of vegetable kalvan
  1. Vegetable Kalvan – a low calorie, low carb and high fibre sabzi.
  2. This Maharashtrian delicacy is full of veggies which makes it a wise choice for weight watchers. 
  3. The fibre from the sabzis aid in giving satiety and prevent binge eating. 
  4. Fibre is also a key nutrient to maintain cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels. So heart patients and diabetics too can add this sabzi to their daily meals. Its low carb count is an added benefit for diabetics.
  5. Onions and tomatoes, on the other hand, are rich in phytonutrients which help fight many diseases. 
  6. You can serve it with jowar roti for a super filling and wholesome meal. 

     
Nutrient values per serving
Energy85 cal
Protein2.2 g
Carbohydrates6.8 g
Fiber2.6 g
Fat5.1 g
Cholesterol2 mg
Vitamin A343.5 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B30.4 mg
Vitamin C19.1 mg
Folic Acid18.4 mcg
Calcium65.6 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Magnesium17.9 mg
Phosphorus96.1 mg
Sodium16.2 mg
Potassium129.9 mg
Zinc0.2 mg
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Vegetable Kalvan, Maharashtrian Healthy Sabzi
 on 23 Feb 17 10:10 AM
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THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS HEALTHY SABZI, IT IS SO HOMELY AND LESS SPICY AND GREAT COMBO OF ALL VEGETABLES IN ONE CURRY...