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 .
Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy recipe - How to make Vegetables in Spicy Coconut Gravy
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
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.
| 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 |
Vegetables in spicy coconut gravy.. different taste of the gravy.. a bit sweet and spicy combination.. which is too good.. My family enjoyed this recipe.. a lot..