Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Flat Beans, Aubergine,Tomato stir fry



I met Nisha through Shalina. We all went to The World dance Centre - Ratika's dance classes together. Nisha and Shalina were fit and happening while my struggles continued. This state remains present continuous as we speak(!). I must say I found Nisha to be a rather quirky person and therefore a fun person right from the start. She has a tea fetish, a privacy fetish, a perfection fetish and I am sure some more if we decide to interview her spouse. All of the above adds to a gorgeously done up home which boasts of professional competence and personal pride. 

At the exhibition that she hosted for peppercorns recently, she taught me this recipe. It is absolutely unique and mouth-wateringly tasty. 

So, you need about 1/2 a kilo of flat beans (papri or sem), 1 large aubergine and 1 large tomato. The beans are to be cut in 11/2 inch rectangles and the aubergine in similar sized cubes. In a warm oiled wok, toss the beans with a dash of salt for 3 mins or so. In the same wok, with the beans taken off aside, toss the aubergine in the leftover oil, again with a dash of salt and a small dash of turmeric for 3 mins. Set this aside too. In the same warm wok, add 1/2 a tsp of oil and throw in the full tomato. Cover and allow it to cook in low heat for 5 mins. Now skin the tomato and squish it roughly. To this add the beans and the aubergine. 

While the above is being done, you need to coarsely blend a bunch of coriander leaves, 1 or 2 green chillies and 2 or 3 cloves of garlic. 

Add the coriander chutney to the vegetable medley. Check for salt and stir for 4 mins and you are good to go.

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