Khushboo's food recipe

 Ingredients1 medium potato (diced)½ cup cauliflower florets½ cup green beans (chopped)½ cup carrots (diced)½ cup green peas1 onion (finely chopped)2 tomatoes (chopped)1–2 green chilies (optional)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp cumin seeds½ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chili powder (Kashmiri or regular)1 tsp coriander powder½ tsp garam masala2 tbsp cream or curd (optional, for richness)2 tbsp oil or gheeSalt to tasteFresh coriander leaves for garnishStep-by-Step MethodPrepare the vegetables: Blanch hard vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots for 3–5 minutes in salted water; drain and set aside ��.Sauté the base: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter, then sauté onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 1–2 minutes ��.Add tomatoes and spices: Mix in chopped tomatoes along with turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Sauté until the oil begins to separate from the masala ��.Cook the vegetables: Add all the vege...

 Ingredients500 g meat (chicken, mutton, beef, or lamb – boneless or with bones)½ cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked 2 hours1 medium onion, roughly chopped6–8 garlic cloves1 inch piece of ginger2–3 whole red chilies or 1 tsp red chili powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp coriander seeds2–3 green cardamoms1 small cinnamon stickSalt to taste1 egg (for binding)2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves2 tbsp chopped mint leaves1–2 green chilies, finely choppedOil for fryingPreparationCook the meat and lentils: In a large pot, combine meat, chana dal, onion, garlic, ginger, salt, and all whole spices (red chilies, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, etc.). Add enough water to cover. Cook on medium heat until both meat and lentils are tender and water has fully evaporated. Discard whole spices and bones if present ���.Grind the mixture: Let the mixture cool completely. Transfer to a food processor and blend until slightly coarse but cohesive — not too pasty. Add chopped green...