Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables
by Tarla Dalal
An aromatic stir-fried vegetables flavoured with lemon grass.
Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables recipe - How to make Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables
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Makes 4 servings
2 red chillies , chopped
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) , chopped
2 small onions , chopped
3/4 cup tofu cubes or paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup french beans , diagonally cut
1/2 cup carrot , thinly sliced
4 to 6 baby corns , sliced diagonally
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 tbsp lemon grass (hare chai ki patti) , finely chopped
1/4 cup water or vegetable stock
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
- Method
- In a mortar or a blender, grind the red chillies, ginger, garlic and onions to a paste. Keep aside.
- Deep fry the tofu. Drain and keep aside.
- Parboil all the vegetables till tender and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok and fry the spice paste for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the grated coconut and lemon grass and stir for a few minutes.
- Add the water or stock, soya sauce, sugar and salt.
- Stir in the vergetables with the tofu and mix well.
- Serve hot with green rice.
Outbrain
This dish is very aromatic! beautiful ways of using lemongrass. Highly nutrient rich and healthy. Really liked the recipe!