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Karwa Chauth Vrat Thali

A traditional Karwa Chauth Thali featuring dry fruit sewiya, cucumber & tomato raita, and matar paneer ki sabzi for a festive and devotional meal.

Ingredients

  • Desi ghee – 2 teaspoons
  • Vermicelli – 60 grams
  • Milk – 400 milliliters
  • Sugar – 50 grams
  • Almonds – 2 teaspoons
  • Cashews – 2 teaspoons
  • Almonds for garnishing
  • Yogurt – 300 grams
  • Tomato – 290 grams (40 grams for raita, 250 grams for sabzi)
  • Cucumber – 40 grams
  • Salt – 1 1/2 teaspoons (1/2 tsp for raita, 1 tsp for sabzi)
  • Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red chili – for garnishing and 1/4 teaspoon for sabzi
  • Mint leaves for garnishing
  • Soaked cashews – 2 tablespoons
  • Water – 25 milliliters
  • Oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Crushed ginger green chili – 2 tablespoons
  • Turmeric – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Boiled green peas – 100 grams
  • Warm water – 200 milliliters
  • Roasted paneer – 200 grams
  • Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander – 1 tablespoon plus extra for garnishing

Instructions

  1. To prepare Dry Fruit Sewiya, heat desi ghee in a pan and roast vermicelli until golden.
  2. Add milk and sugar to the vermicelli, cook until the mixture thickens and vermicelli is soft.
  3. Stir in chopped almonds and cashews. Garnish with almonds and set aside.
  4. For Cucumber & Tomato Raita, chop tomato and cucumber finely. Mix with yogurt, salt, black pepper, and garnish with red chili and mint leaves.
  5. For Matar Paneer Ki Sabzi, heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
  6. Add crushed ginger green chili, sauté, then add chopped tomato and soaked cashew paste mixed with water.
  7. Add salt, turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and cook the masala until oil separates.
  8. Add boiled green peas and warm water; cook for a few minutes.
  9. Add roasted paneer cubes and garam masala, stir gently and cook until the gravy thickens.
  10. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  11. Serve all dishes together on a thali for the Karwa Chauth Vrat.

Notes

This thali combines sweet, savory, and cooling dishes appropriate for the Karwa Chauth fast. Adjust the spice levels in the sabzi according to preference. Use fresh paneer for best texture.

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