Ingredients:

  • Carrots(cut into batons) 2
  • Courgette(cut into batons) 1
  • Green beas trimmed 200 g
  • Potato(cut into batons) 1 medium
  • Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
  • Onion(halved & sliced) 1 large
  • Black mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves 6-8
  • Green chilli(sliced) 1
  • Poppy seeds 1 tsp
  • Coconut milk 200 ml
  • Juice of half lemon
  • Water 150 ml
  • Salt
  • Coriander leaves(chopped) to garnish

Directions:

  • Place the prepared vegetables in a bowl of cold water.
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick wok or frying pan and when it is hot add the onion.
  • Stir and cook it over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables and add them to the pan with the poppy seeds, coconut milk, lemon juice and the measured water.
  • Season, and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and cook gently for 6-7 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.
  • Stir in the chopped coriander and serve immediately.

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4

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