Vegetable Balti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Vegetable Balti
Description
Vegetable Balti uses a blend of toasted and ground spices including coriander, nigella, cumin, cardamom, and smoked paprika to build a flavorful curry base. Aromatics such as onions, garlic, and ginger are baked first with the spices to release their aromas and soften their texture. Then, a variety of fresh vegetables including cauliflower, sweet potato, mushrooms, and bell peppers are combined with fresh tomatoes and tomato puree, then baked slowly to meld the flavors and tenderize the vegetables.
The curry carries a smoky warmth from cayenne and paprika and has a thick stew-like consistency due to the tomato base and baking method. It pairs well with Indian breads like roti or naan, or simply steamed rice. Adding a non-dairy yogurt or vegan cream topping can help mellow the heat if needed.
For a creamier curry, coconut milk can replace water, and protein additions such as tofu or chickpeas can enhance the dish’s heartiness. Adjust the spice level to taste when preparing, and cover the dish partway through baking to prevent over-browning on the edges.
Ingredients
For the spice mix:
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds or use ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds or use 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or use ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek leaves or 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper use less for less heat
For the curry:
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 inch ginger minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced or use mix of red and green
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sweet potato cubed or butternut squash
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- 2 tomato chopped small
- 8 ounce tomato puree canned also called tomato sauce depending on the brand. Use unseasoned
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grind the spices in a spice grinder or blender with 2 blade, and set aside.
- In a baking dish, add the oil, onion, garlic, and ginger and the spice mix and mix well, and spread it around.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 c) for 9-11 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Then add in the veggies, tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, and water and mix well.
- Then put the dish back in the oven to bake for 35-45 minutes.
- Cover the dish after the first 20 minutes so that the edges don't burn too much. Check if the cauliflower and sweet potato are cooked to preference at 35 minutes. Otherwise, bake a little bit longer.
- Remove from the oven. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice and serve with Roti flatbread, naan or rice. Drizzle some non dairy yogurt or vegan cream before serving to tame the spices if needed.
- To make this on stovetop: Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. combine onion garlic ginger and spices and cook until golden. Add tomatoes and cook for a few mins until tender , add the purée, salt, veggies and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until veggies are tender (14-17 mins) . Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust flavor. Add more water or some creamy milk to adjust consistent if needed, bring to a boil then take off heat.
Notes
- To make the curry creamier, substitute the water with full-fat coconut milk.
- Adding cubed tofu or chickpeas provides extra protein and texture.
- If including chickpeas, adjust vegetable quantities to maintain sauce volume.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6682IU | 134% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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