Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare and Fry Vegetables

   Heat cooking oil in a deep pan for frying. Carefully add sliced bitter gourd to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside. Next, fry sliced brinjal until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Fry diced potatoes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside. Fry cut ladyfingers until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside. Fry cauliflower florets until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Fry green chilies until slightly blistered. Remove and set aside. Fry cut cucumber pieces until lightly golden. Remove and set aside. Finally, fry chopped red, yellow, and green bell peppers until slightly softened but still retaining some crunch. Remove and set aside.

2. 2.Season the Fried Vegetables

   In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp Chat Masala, 1 tsp Chilli Powder, and 1 tsp Salt. Mix well. Sprinkle this spice mix evenly over all the fried vegetables arranged on a plate.

3. 3.Prepare the Gravy Pastes

   In a blender, combine 1 chopped tomato, 2-3 green chilies, and a 1-inch piece of ginger. Blend into a smooth paste. In a separate blender, combine 1/4 cup cashews and 1/4 cup milk. Blend until smooth.

4. 4.Cook the Gravy Base

   Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pot. Add 1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds) and let them splutter. Add 1/4 tsp Hing (asafoetida). Pour in the blended tomato-ginger-chili paste. Stir and cook until the raw smell disappears and the paste thickens. Add 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tbsp Dhaniya Jeera Powder, and 1 tsp Saunf (Fennel) Powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil starts to separate. Pour in the blended cashew milk paste. Mix thoroughly until well combined and the gravy starts to thicken. Add 1 tsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Kasuri Methi, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander. Stir well. Cover the pot and let the gravy simmer for 2 minutes on low heat. The gravy should be thick and aromatic.

5. 5.Assemble and Serve Tawa Fry Sabzi

   Arrange all the seasoned fried vegetables around the edge of a large tawa (griddle). Add 1 tbsp ghee to the center of the tawa. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared gravy onto the ghee in the center of the tawa. Take each fried vegetable, one by one, and coat it thoroughly with the gravy using a spoon or spatula. Place the coated vegetables into individual serving bowls. Serve the Mix Veg Tawa Fry hot with roti, paratha, or rice.