Dry Vegetables as Side Dish

Candidate Vegetables:
● Banana Flower
● Banana Stem
● Beans
● Beets
● Bittergourd
● Cabbage
● Carrots
● Cauliflower
● Cluster Beans
● Flat Beans
● Greens
● Potatoes
● Raw Papaya.
● Red Radish
● Red Pumpkin
● Snake Gourd

● Beans + Carrots - more beans, less carrots
● Beets + Cauliflower - in equal measure, cut into small cubes and florets
● Cabbage + Carrots + Fresh Peas - more cabbage, carrots and peas in equal measure

Method:
1. Cut veggies into small cubes or thin shreds or florets. Or grate them if you like.
2. Load them on a steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes. (For small quantities, 7 mins should be enough)
   When cooking cruciferous veggies (like cabbage, cauliflower etc), it is good to add some grated ginger.
3. Heat a Kadai and smear its bottom with a quarter tsp of oil.
4. Add your favourite seasoning. ( I do 1/2 a tsp of mustard and upon its
popping, add 1 tsp of channa dal, 2 tsp of urad dal, 1 red chili, a pinch of
hing, a pinch of turmeric, and lots of curry leaves).
5. Add the vegetables, mix in and immediately switch of the stove.
6. Add salt to taste, preferably sea salt or rock salt.
8. Switch off the flame and after 5 minutes of cooling, add a cup of grated
coconut if you like.