This vegetable casserole is braised and is called as “Santula”.It is prepared by braising all the seasonal vegetables.



Ingredients:
50gm brinjal (baigana)
50gm potato (alu)
50gm ridge-gourd (jahni)
50gm raw papaya (kancha amrutabhanda)
other green or red vegetables may also be used (not the leafy ones).
1 onion
7-8 garlic cloves – chopped into small pieces (kata rasuna)
2-teaspoon crushed or grated ginger (chhecha ada)
½ teaspoon mustard (sorisha)
3-4 green chillies (kancha lanka)
2-teaspoon refined oil (refain tela)
boiled milk-1 cup (sijha khira)
salt to taste (luna).


Method:

1. Cut the vegetables into medium sizes.
2. Boil the vegetables in a cooking pot by adding salt to it.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add mustard when the oil is hot.
4. When the seeds crackle, add chopped onions, grated ginger and chopped garlic cloves.
5. Fry till it all becomes golden brown.
6. Add green chilies and fry it a little.
7. Then add boiled vegetables and stir properly.
8. Add the boiled milk. Put the flame in simmer level for about 2-3 minutes.
9. Santula is ready to serve.
10. Serve with Rice or chapati.

Making Time: 30 minutes.

Serves: 3-4 persons.

Shelflife: Best Fresh.

Note: It is also considered a great diet for people suffering from several ailments, due to its high vegetable content, absence of hot spices, and minimal oil content.

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