Veg Handi
Mixed vegetables in a creamy spiced gravy.
Ingredients
- ½ Cauliflower
- 2 Carrot
- 150 g Frozen peas
- 150 g Paneer
- 2 Onion
- 3 Tomato
- 40 g Cashews
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 80 ml Heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Salt
- 240 g Basmati rice
Method
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then cook it in twice its volume of water, covered, until tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Cut the cauliflower and carrot into bite-size pieces, cube the paneer, grate the onion and tomato, and soak the cashews in a little hot water.
- Fry the grated onion in the ghee over medium heat until golden, then add the grated tomato and cook down until thick.
- Blend the onion-tomato base with the soaked cashews into a smooth gravy and return it to the pan.
- Simmer the cauliflower, carrot, and peas in the gravy with the salt until tender, then fold in the paneer and cream and warm through.
- Stir in the garam masala off the heat.
- Serve with rice or naan.
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About Veg Handi
Veg Handi takes its name from the handi, the traditional deep clay or metal pot in which North Indian curries are slow-simmered, and it refers to a style of rich, restaurant-leaning mixed-vegetable curry rather than a single fixed recipe. This version binds cauliflower, carrot, peas and cubes of paneer in a smooth, luxurious gravy built from grated onion and tomato cooked down and then blended with soaked cashews. The cashews are the secret to its body, lending a natural creaminess that heavy cream and a final flourish of garam masala only deepen. Grating the aromatics rather than chopping them helps the base cook into a seamless, silky sauce.
The result is mild, creamy and warmly spiced, with tender vegetables and soft paneer suspended in a gravy that is rich without being sharp. Garam masala stirred in off the heat keeps its aroma fresh rather than cooked-out. This is a dish for a generous weekend meal or when you want something that feels indulgent, and it pairs naturally with basmati rice, naan or roti to carry the gravy. At around thirty-five minutes it delivers a special-occasion feel without an all-day commitment.
Veg Handi: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Veg Handi?
A serving has about 656 calories — 18.2g protein, 73.6g carbs, 32.2g fat, 7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Veg Handi gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Veg Handi has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Veg Handi dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Paneer, Heavy cream, Ghee. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Veg Handi take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 23 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Veg Handi make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.