Vegetable Au Gratin
There's a certain magic that happens when you take a collection of humble vegetables, combine them with a rich, creamy sauce, and bake them to golden perfection. This Vegetable Au Gratin recipe, shared by my brother-in-law Arvind, is a celebration of just that magic. Arvind's recipe is, without a doubt, the best au gratin I've ever tasted. Here's how to bring this delightful dish to life in your own kitchen.
Vegetable Medley:
- Cauliflower, broken into florets: 350gm
- Broccoli, broken into florets: 350gm
- Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes: 350gm
- Cherry tomatoes: 100gm
- Peas: 100gm
Heavenly White Sauce:
- Butter: 30gm
- Leek, sliced: 1
- Garlic cloves, crushed: 2
- Plain flour (atta): 3 tbsp
- Milk: 300ml
- Cheddar cheese, grated: 90gm
- Paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Chopped parsley: 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
Vegetable Preparation:
In a large saucepan, bring salted water (10 grams of salt per liter) to a vigorous boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets, and let them frolic in the boiling water for 10 minutes. In another saucepan, allow the potato cubes to take a similar plunge in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain both sets of vegetables and set them aside, ready for the grand assembly.
Sauce Creation:
Preheat your oven to a cozy 180°C (350°F), warming up for the culinary magic to come. In a large saucepan, melt the butter to a luscious consistency. Add the sliced leek and crushed garlic, and cook them gently for a minute. Stir in the flour, cooking it with constant stirring until it reaches a delightful light brown hue, about a minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and gradually stir in the milk and 60 grams of the cheddar cheese. Add the paprika and parsley, then return the saucepan to the heat, stirring diligently. Bring the mixture to a jubilant boil, then switch off the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools down.
Baking Extravaganza:
Mix all the prepared vegetables in a deep, ovenproof dish. Pour the rich, creamy sauce over them, stirring gently to ensure every vegetable is coated evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 30 grams of cheese on top. Slide the dish into the preheated oven for 20 minutes. For the final touch, switch on the top grill for an additional 1–2 minutes until the cheese on top achieves a golden-brown perfection. Keep a vigilant eye to prevent it from burning.
Additional Notes:
Ensure you have a bountiful 1kg of vegetables (excluding the cherry tomatoes and peas). Feel free to adjust the mix to your liking—more cauliflower, less broccoli—it's your creation!
Carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes, can join the vegetable party as long as the total weight remains around 1kg.
Keep those cherry tomatoes whole! If they’re missing, skip adding regular tomatoes entirely to avoid diluting the sauce.
Enjoy the decadent Vegetable Au Gratin, a dish that celebrates Arvind's unmatched recipe! ЁЯОЙЁЯежЁЯНЕЁЯеФ
With this recipe, your kitchen is bound to be filled with irresistible aromas and your table graced with smiles and compliments from everyone who takes a bite. Happy cooking!
I'd love to hear your thoughts once you've tried this recipe. Bon app├йtit! ЁЯН╜️
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