Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy
by Tarla Dalal

The moment you think of the term Coconut Gravy, you think of a gravy made of coconut milk or a paste of spices and coconut. This is a very different recipe, in which the gravy is made of coconut water and coconut meat, enhanced with a ginger-onion-green chilli paste.

The fabulous flavour and texture of the gravy makes it a perfect home for assorted veggies like juicy beans and sweet carrots. Enjoy the Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy fresh and hot with rice .

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Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy recipe - How to make Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy

1/2 cup chopped french beans
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup green peas
1 1/4 cups tender coconut water
1/2 cup roughly chopped tender coconut meat
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (without Using Any Water)
1/2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
1/2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)

Method

Combine the coconut water, coconut meat and cornflour in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
Combine the french beans, carrot , green peas and ½ cup of water in a microwave safe shallow dish and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain well and keep aside.
Put the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds. Add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the prepared paste, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the coconut water mixture, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds, while stirring twice in between.
Add the boiled vegetables and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, while stirring once in between.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	105 cal
Protein	2.2 g
Carbohydrates	12.7 g
Fiber	1.7 g
Fat	5.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	189.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.5 mg
Vitamin B3	5.6 mg
Vitamin C	5.8 mg
Folic Acid	17.3 mcg
Calcium	35.1 mg
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	4.6 mg
Potassium	61.6 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg