Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a dashing vegetable stew that will make any meal seem super exciting! An assortment of colourful and juicy veggies like beans, carrots, cauliflower and beans is cooked with whole spices and tomato ketchup to make a tangy and aromatic stew.
The highlight of this recipe, however, is the addition of pineapple! When you bite into the sweet, tangy and juicy tidbits of pineapple along with the other veggies, it helps to highlight the tangy and spicy notes better, and also gives your taste buds a refreshing jolt!
Enjoy the Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew with rotis , dosas , appam or rice .
Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew recipe - How to make Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped french beans
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup chopped potatoes
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp oil
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped canned pineapple slices
- Method
- Combine the cornflour and ¼ cup of water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
- Add the cloves and cinnamon and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add all the vegetables, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the chilli powder, tomato ketchup and salt along with 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cornflour-water mixture and pineapple, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 167 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 308.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 29.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 47 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 92.5 mg |
| Potassium | 198.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Sweet and sour vegetable stew.. the taste is so good with a sweet and sour taste.. with the vegetables.. goes well with stir - fried rice..