How to Make Vegan Vegetable Masala - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and flavorful vegan dishes, it's hard to beat a good vegetable masala. This Indian-inspired dish is packed with a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables, simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this Vegan Vegetable Masala is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets, broken into bite size pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in coriander, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour tomato sauce into the pan and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and maple syrup and heat until warm. Taste sauce, adding more coconut milk or spices needed.
  • Add carrots, potato, bell pepper, and cauliflower florets to sauce; toss well to coat. Cover, and simmer until vegetables are crisp, but fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Sodium: 889mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1037mg