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Vegetable Chettinad (Vegan Indian Curry)

Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 23, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · 34 Comments

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Vegetable chettinad is a flavourful vegan Indian curry made with homemade chettinad masala. It is a perfect dish to pair with chapati or rice and makes a wholesome midweek dinner. 

veg curry in a pan with coriander leaves rice in a bowl

Chettinad cuisine is well known for its culinary delicacies. Though the spices used in different dishes are all the same, the aroma, flavour and taste they offer to the dish are extremely different. Chettinad masala is an essential spice blend used in this cuisine that provides intense flavour to the dish and one can feel the pronounced depth of flavours and aroma.

This mixed vegetable curry is so simple to make with less effort and gets ready in less than an hour if you have premade Chettinad masala on hand. It makes a good vegan weeknight dinner and goes well with any flatbread, plain rice and mildly flavoured rice.

This authentic south Indian curry is a great dish to have on curry night if you are looking to try new culinary delicacies rather than having a regular paneer curry such as paneer makhani, malai matar paneer, paneer jalfrezi, kadai paneer or methi malai paneer. Ensure to have jugs of chilled mango lassi, rose lassi or masala lassi to cater for the guests who are not accustomed to the spicy food. For vegan guests serve chilled simple lemonade or flavoured mango lemonade. These Indian drinks help soothe and minimise the burning sensation.

Ingredients

Whole and Dry Spices: Dried red chillies, cumin, turmeric, chilli powder, salt, Chettinad masala.

Vegetables: Onion, tomato, curry leaves, coriander, carrot, beans, green chillies, green peas, potatoes, ginger-garlic paste.

Liquid: Oil, water.

Instructions

cooking vegetables and spices in oil in a pan

Heat the oil in a skillet or deep bottomed pan over medium heat, add the cumin and let it crackle.

Now add the red chillies, curry leaves and sauté until they release a strong aroma.

Add the onion, sauté and cook them for 2 minutes or until they are soft and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.

Now add the ginger-garlic paste, green chilli, sauté well and cook until the raw aroma of ginger and garlic vanishes.

Add the tomatoes, sauté and cook for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.

Now add vegetables, turmeric, chilli powder, Chettinad masala, salt, mix until all the ingredients are well combined.

add watersaute and cook vegetables and add coriander leaves

Add water, mix well, close and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are completely cooked.

Finally, add the coriander leaves, mix well and turn the heat off.

veg curry in a bowl holding in hand

Serve this incredibly delicious vegetable Chettinad curry with rice, chapati or naan.

Variations

Adjust chillies and Chettinad masala to suit your palate.

Feel free to use cauliflower, cabbage or any vegetables of your choice. This is an ideal dish to use up leftover vegetables from the fridge that otherwise would end up in a bin! 

Water could be substituted with vegetable stock for added flavour. 

Paneer makes an amazing addition. Either add paneer cubes along with the vegetables or make paneer Chettinad without any vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

This mixed vegetable chettinad curry pairs well with chapati, paratha or naan.

For a typical South Indian thali, serve it with plain rice, mango dal, a simple side dish such as kohlrabi curry or drumstick leaves curry, an accompaniment such as mango thokku or pachadi, rasam, yogurt and papad. 

It goes well with mildly flavoured rice dishes such as saffron rice, peas pulao, jeera rice. 

Storage

This vegan mixed vegetable curry stays fresh for up to 3 days if stored properly in the fridge.

Store it in the freezer for longer shelf life. Divide it into desired portions, pack each portion in a freezer-friendly container and pop them in a freezer. Thaw each portion in the fridge overnight and reheat until piping hot when you are ready to eat.

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vegetable chettinad in a pan with coriander leaves rice in a bowl

Vegetable Chettinad (Vegan spicy vegetable curry)

Vegetable chettinad is a flavourful vegan Indian curry made with homemade chettinad masala. It is a perfect dish to pair with chapati or rice and makes a wholesome midweek dinner. 
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Course: curry, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Geetha

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Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

  • 4 Teaspoon Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 Dried red chillies broken into 2-3 pieces
  • 1 Green chillies chopped
  • few Curry leaves
  • 2 medium (or) 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 large (or) ¾ cup Tomato chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 3 medium (or) 1 cup Carrot cut into 2 inch long slices
  • 14 (or) 1 cup Beans cut into 2 inch long slices
  • ½ cup Green peas
  • 2 medium (or) 1 cup Potato cut into cubes
  • pinch Turmeric
  • 1 Teaspoon Chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 2 Teaspoon Chettinad masala
  • Salt as required
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • Handful Coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet or heavy pan over medium heat, add cumin and let it crackle.
    4 Teaspoon Oil, 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • Now add red chillies, curry leaves and sauté until red chillies release strong aroma.
    2 Dried red chillies, 1 Green chillies, few Curry leaves
  • Add onion, sauté and cook for 2 minutes or until onions are soft and light brown stirring occasionally.
    2 medium (or) 1 cup Onion
  • Now add ginger garlic paste, green chillies, sauté well and cook until raw aroma of ginger garlic vanishes.
    1 Teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • Add tomatoes, sauté and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
    1 large (or) ¾ cup Tomato
  • Now add vegetables, turmeric, chilli powder, chettinad masala, salt, mix until all ingredients are well combined. 
    3 medium (or) 1 cup Carrot, 14 (or) 1 cup Beans, ½ cup Green peas, 2 medium (or) 1 cup Potato, pinch Turmeric, 1 Teaspoon Chilli powder, 2 Teaspoon Chettinad masala, Salt
  • Add water mix well, close and simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are completely cooked.
    1.5 cups Water
  • Finally add coriander leaves, mix well and turn off the heat.
    Handful Coriander leaves
  • Serve incredibly delicious vegetable chettinad curry with rice, chapathi, naan.

Notes

Adjust chillies and Chettinad masala to suit your palate.
Feel free to use cauliflower, cabbage or any vegetables of your choice. This is an ideal dish to use up leftover vegetables from the fridge that otherwise would end up in a bin!
Water could be substituted with vegetable stock for added flavour.
Paneer makes an amazing addition. Either add paneer cubes along with the vegetables or make paneer Chettinad without any vegetables.
 
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Anne Lawton

    January 17, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like one big bowl of delicious!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:53 am

      Yes it is. I hope you like this dish.

      Reply
  2. Kate

    January 09, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I love a good, spicy curry! Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:53 am

      I am pleased to know you like spicy curry. I would love to know how you enjoyed this dish.

      Reply
  3. Renu

    January 09, 2019 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    The chettinad vegan curry looks yum and delicious. such a flavourful curry.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Indeed it is flavourful and delicious curry that is quick and easy to make as well.

      Reply
  4. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    January 08, 2019 at 11:57 pm

    5 stars
    I will take a spicy curry like this one any day of the week! It sounds great!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Glad to know you like spicy curry.

      Reply
  5. Erin Vasicek

    January 08, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    I love how bright all the vegetable colors are

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Yes!!! It is one of the bright and colourful curry that is tasty and healthy.

      Reply
  6. Sue Lau

    January 08, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    You had me with the curry leaves and chilli right on top. Full of flavor!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      February 17, 2019 at 8:48 am

      Indeed it is full of flavours.

      Reply
  7. Farrah

    January 08, 2019 at 8:48 am

    I am all about curry and this looks absolutely amazing! You've got me craving Indian cuisine so much now!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      I am so pleased to know you like Indian cuisine.

      Reply
  8. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    January 08, 2019 at 5:17 am

    I can only begin to guess how amazing this dish tastes! I love how vibrant it is
    !

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Yes it is indeed tasty and healthy too. Thank you

      Reply
  9. Wendy Klik

    January 08, 2019 at 4:12 am

    I can almost smell that dish. Great photos. My stomach is rumbling.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks a lot. Wish I could serve you this dish!!!

      Reply
  10. Lexi

    January 08, 2019 at 1:26 am

    5 stars
    Such a colorful and delicious sounding dish! Can't wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Indeed it is delicious. I would love to know how you liked this curry.

      Reply
  11. Valentina | The Baking Fairy

    January 08, 2019 at 1:07 am

    What a delicious, aromatic dish! I love all the different spices and veggies that are in here. Thank you so much for participating in my Vegan event! <3

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      I am glad you like this dish. I am happy to be a part of this amazing event. Thanks for organising it.

      Reply
  12. Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair

    January 08, 2019 at 12:30 am

    I've never had curry before, but it looks really delicious!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you. Hope you like it.

      Reply
  13. Lisa Kerhin

    January 07, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    I love the spice in this recipe! My family loves their food spicy, this would be perfect

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      If you love spicy food I am sure you love this curry as well.

      Reply
  14. Karen

    January 07, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    That's gorgeous. It's like eating the rainbow!! Love all of the spices.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      Isn't it how we like our food to be, also this curry is enough to fix a days veggie.

      Reply
  15. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen

    January 07, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love how colorful this is!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Indeed it is colourful and tasty as well.

      Reply
  16. Caroline

    January 07, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    I love the sound of all the tasty veg and spices in this dish - perfect for a cold day as well.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 08, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      I totally agree with you, it is a perfect dish to enjoy on cold days.

      Reply

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