Flavorsome Tawa Vegetable Chettinad Recipe

About this recipe

Flavorsome Tawa Vegetable Chettinad is a delicious South Indian dish that brings a medley of vegetables together with the bold and aromatic Chettinad spice blend. Cooked on a tawa, this dish is perfect for breakfast and pairs beautifully with soft rotis or crisp dosas. The balanced spice level ensures a warm and inviting flavor profile, ideal for a united family meal. With a rich mix of vegetables and coconut, this vegetarian recipe is both wholesome and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• 1 head Cauliflower
• 250 g Carrot
• 250 g French Beans
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 500 g Onion
• - Grated Coconut
• 100G Oleo
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 1 kg Bell Peppers
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil on a tawa or flat pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds along with curry leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
2. 2. Add finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in turmeric powder and the Chettinad spice mix, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
3. 3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices, forming a thick base.
4. 4. Stir in the grated coconut and mix well, allowing it to infuse with the spices for 1 minute.
5. 5. Add the cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, and green beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet retain a slight crunch.
6. 6. Gently fold in the paneer cubes and allow them to absorb the flavors for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7. Adjust salt to taste, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and serve hot with rotis or dosas.