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Recipe Of Lasaniya

Lasaniya

Spice up dinner tonight with this easy, homemade Lasaniya—an Indian-inspired, garlicky, vegetarian curry main dish that’s both flavorful and traditional.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee for extra richness
  • 10-12 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger grated (substitute ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 large tomatoes diced (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1 teaspoon ground cumin)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½-1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust for your spice preference)
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt for creaminess; Greek style works too
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., cauliflower florets, peas, carrots)
  • Salt to taste (about 1½ teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon honey or jaggery (to balance acidity)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil or ghee over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed skillet. When shimmering, add cumin seeds—let them sizzle until fragrant (about 10 seconds).
  • Toss in sliced garlic and chopped onion. Stir constantly for 4–5 minutes until onions turn translucent and garlic edges start to brown—watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Mix in grated ginger, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir for 1 minute until spices bloom and coat the onions in a spicy paste.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes (or canned), season with salt, and simmer for 5–6 minutes, breaking down chunks with your spoon—look for oil starting to separate along the edges.
  • Add mixed vegetables, then cover and cook for 8–10 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. If it looks too thick, splash in 2–3 tablespoons of water.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Whisk yogurt until smooth, then gradually stir it into the curry—this ensures no curdling. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
  • Taste and adjust salt or heat. Drizzle honey if you like a subtle sweetness. Turn off heat, sprinkle chopped cilantro, and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Choose firm, plump garlic bulbs to avoid a bitter taste. Let yogurt come to room temperature to prevent curdling. Use fresh spices if possible; they bump up the flavor by at least 50%.
Keyword Comfort Food, Garlic Curry, spicy, Traditional Indian Dish, Vegetarian
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