Gujarati Vegetable ( Meal) or Shak
Style : West Indian ( Gujarati ) Vegetarian
Ingredients :
1 lb fresh green beans cut into 1 inch lengths OR any other vegetable like 1 package of coleslaw OR cauliflower florets OR carrots and peas.
4 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. black mustard seed
4 cloves garlic ( peeled & finely chopped )
A few thin strips of fresh ginger
1 hot red dried chili (crushed)
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. sweetened coconut flakes
black pepper to taste
1 hot red dried chili (crushed)
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. sweetened coconut flakes
black pepper to taste
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium flame.
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium flame.
2. When hot put in the mustard seeds.
3. As soon as they begin to pop add the garlic/ginger and stir until lightly brown.
4. Add the crushed red chili and stir for a few seconds.
5. Add the green beans, salt and sweet coconut. Stir to mix.
6. Turn heat to medium/low.
6. Turn heat to medium/low.
7. Add 1/2 cup water.
8. Stir and cover the beans for 7-8 mins until they have absorbed the spiced flavors.
9. Add the black pepper, mix and serve.
9. Add the black pepper, mix and serve.
Source : Indian Food Sco
