This yummy Kerala style hearty Pasta & Veggie Stew is a must try recipe. Very easy and healthy, it is a perfect meal to be enjoyed just as it is, with appam or idiyappam. It is in fact a one-pot wonder that can be relished as a light meal too. It is very light on the tummy and the creamy texture from the coconut milk gives it a rich and an aromatic flavour with a hint of sweetness.
- 1 cup pasta, boiled al dente
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potatoes, etc. ) cut lengthwise
- 2 & 1/2 cups thin coconut milk
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1" cinnamon stick
- 3-4 green cardamoms
- 4-5 cloves
- 1-2 star anise
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1" ginger, chopped
- 2 fresh green chilies, slit
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
Heat oil in a pan and temper with the cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves and star anise. Add the ginger, onion and curry leaves. Sauté till the onion is translucent.
Then add the veggies and green chilies. Give it a mix. Add the thin coconut milk, salt and pepper. Simmer on a low flame till everything is nicely cooked.
Add the thick coconut milk and boiled pasta. Give it a stir and bring it to a boil. Switch off the flame.
Garnish with a pinch of pepper powder and serve just as it is, with appam or idiyappam.
Now that Diwali is over, how about some detoxification? So here is an absolutely healthy and a nutritious stew / broth with the goodness of some mixed veggies, soya chunks and boiled lobia. Enjoy this simple meal either for lunch / dinner with a dash of lime. You need nothing else. Light on the stomach, it is a soul satisfying meal. So check the step by step guide pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 3 cups chopped mixed veggies, cubed (Carrot, green papaya, beans, green peas, bottle gourd, etc.)
- handful of soya chunks
- 1/2 cup boiled lobia
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 1-2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
- 1 stock cube
- 1 tbsp. oats
- 1 tsp. lime juice
Heat oil and sauté the garlic till light brown. Then add the onion and continue to fry till light brown in color.
Add all the chopped veggies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, lemongrass, stock cube and green chilies. Fry for two minutes on high flame.
Add 1 1/2 - 2 cups water, salt, soya chunks and oats. Pressure cook for one whistle. When done, add the lobia. Mix well and serve with a dash of lime for a healthy and sumptuous meal.
Heat oil & saute garlic till light brown. Add onion & fry till light brown.
Add all chopped veggies, the stock cube, followed by.....
turmeric powder, cumin powder, lemongrass & green chilies. Fry for two
minutes on high flame.
Add the soya chunks,
1 & 1/2 - 2 cups water, salt and oats.
Pressure cook for 1-2 whistles.
When done, add the lobia. Mix well.
Serve with a dash of lime for a healthy & sumptuous meal.
