Name: Mixed Vegetables
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil; 2 sliced onions; 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp nigella seeds, kalonji; 2 chopped tomatoes; 2 lemons; Potatoes; Peas; Cauliflower; Spinach; Fenugreek leaves, methi; Carrots; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tbsp coriander powder; Salt to taste

Mixed Vegetables

This mixed vegetable curry is made using seasonal vegetables and cooked in a pressure cooker without water, making it a perfect healthy desi food option for everyday meals.

By Maham August 22, 2026 Updated September 25, 2026

Instructions 9

Heat ½ cup oil in a pressure cooker. Add 2 sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
Add 4-5 garlic cloves (crushed).
Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji).
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
Add all the vegetables: potatoes, peas, cauliflower, spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi) and carrots.
Add spices: 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp crushed red chillies, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tbsp coriander powder and salt to taste.
Mix well and pressure cook for 5 minutes without adding water.
After cooking, add juice of 2 lemons and mix gently.
Garnish: fresh coriander leaves, green chillies, and julienne-cut ginger; serve hot with roti or rice.

Mixed Vegetables