A Tasty and Nutritious Vegetable Chilli Milli Recipe

By Suvomita Sinha Modak
Hyderabad: Looking for a dish that’s both healthy and delicious? Vegetable Chilli Milli is the perfect choice! Packed with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, this dish is not only great for lunch but also makes a hearty breakfast. It’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavour, making it a favourite for any meal of the day. Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

• 5-6 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 cabbage (chopped)
• 1 capsicum (chopped)
• 3-4 beans (chopped)
• 3-4 dried red chillies
• 2 green chillies
• 1 cup cashew nuts
• 1 cardamom pod
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 cup beaten yoghurt (curd)
• Salt to taste
• 5 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

Method:

1. Heat 5 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 cardamom pod and 1 cinnamon stick. Once they sizzle, toss in the chopped tomatoes and fry for about a minute.
2. Next, add 3-4 dried red chillies and 1 cup of cashew nuts. Pour in 1 cup of water and let it cook on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes.
3. Allow the mixture to cool, then transfer it to a grinder. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
4. In another frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add 2 green chillies, chopped cabbage, and capsicum. Sprinkle salt to taste and fry the vegetables on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes until tender.
5. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the tomato and chilli paste. Mix well, cover with a lid, and let it simmer on a low flame for 4 minutes.
6. Finally, stir in the beaten yoghurt and mix thoroughly.
7. Garnish with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).

And there you have it – your Vegetable Chilli Milli is ready to serve! Enjoy this wholesome and flavourful dish with your loved ones.