Episode 4 of my Restaurant Special Series takes you to ππ‘π«πππ¦ππ²π πππ¬π’πππ§ππ², Indore, with the ultimate treat for all veggie loversβπππ ππ¨ππ‘π! This dish is a crunchy, golden veggie medley, featuring vibrant vegetables like capsicum, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, all dipped in a flavourful batter and fried to perfection.
Tossed in a bold, tangy sauce with a hint of sweetness from honey and a kick of heat from chili, itβs a veggie loverβs dream! The roasted sesame seeds add that perfect crunch and depth of flavour, making every bite even more satisfying.
Perfect for anyone who loves their veggies in a crispy, savoury form, this dish brings together the best of both worlds.
| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | – |
| Chill Time | – |
Ingredients for the Veg Kothe
|
|
| 2 cups | Mixed veg (cut into diagonal pieces) red, yellow capsicum, onion, cabbage, cauliflower, potato, carrots) |
| Β½ cup | Flour (maida) |
| Β½ cup | Corn flour |
| Water | |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Aromat powder |
| 1 pinch | White pepper powder |
| 1 tbsp | Ginger garlic minced |
| Salt to taste | |
| Oil for frying | |
For the Sauce: |
|
| 2 tbsp | Blended sesame oil |
| 2 β 3 tbsp | Maggi hot and sweet sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Red chili sauce |
| 1 small | Onion minced |
| 2 β 3 nos | Green chilies, minced |
| 2 tbsp | Garlic, minced |
| 1 tbsp | Soya sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Ginger, minced |
| 1 tbsp | Honey |
| 2 tbsp | Vinegar |
| 2 tbsp | Roasted sesame seeds (white) |
Instructions for the Veg Kothe |
|
| 1 |
In case you are using cauliflower and potatoes, please parboil the same and then use. Rest vegetables should be cut diagonally in the same size. Potatoes should be peeled. |
| 2 |
Make a smooth batter with flour, corn flour, water, baking powder, aromat powder, white pepper powder, ginger, garlic and salt. The consistency should not be too thin, nor too thick. |
| 3 |
Dip each piece of veg in the batter and fry in hot oil until crisp. Keep aside. |
| 4 |
To make the sauce, heat sesame oil on high flame. SautΓ© the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Add in sauces and cook for 1 β 2 minutes. Add in vinegar and honey, and adjust the taste to suit your liking. |
| 5 |
Mix in the fried veg to coat the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve at once. If kept for a long time, this gets soggy; so prepare this close to serving time. |
No Comments