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Veg Salna Recipe| Parotta Salna Recipe

Veg Salna or Parotta Salna is a delicious mixed vegetable curry that is served with Malabar Parotta or Parotta. This also goes well with chapati and puri.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Mixed vegetables 1c I used carrot, beans and noolkhol
  • Soy chunks 1/2 c cooked according to packet instructions.
  • Onion 1 chopped finely
  • Tomato 1/2 chopped finely
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Mint leaves a few
  • Fennel seeds 1 tsp
  • Oil 1.5 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • To fry and grind along with 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut and 4 cashews :
  • Onion 2 medium chopped finely
  • Tomato chopped 3/4 c
  • Cardamom 1
  • Cloves 2
  • Cinnamon 1/2 inch piece
  • Mace flower 1 small
  • Red chili powder 1.5 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
  • Fennel seeds 1 tsp
  • Garlic cloves 2
  • Ginger 1 tsp chopped finely
  • Oil 1 tbsp

Instructions

  • Heat a pan with oil.
  • Add whole spices listed under to grind list and allow them to become light brown and aromatic. Add garlic, ginger and onions.
  • Fry till onions become light brown.
  • Add the tomatoes and the spice powders along with a pinch of salt. Mix well. Cook till mushy.
  • Let cool and grind to smooth paste along with 2 tbsp grated coconut and 5 cashews presoaked in water for 20 mins.
  • Heat a pressure pan.
  • Add oil. Now add fennel seeds, onion, curry leaves and mint leaves.
  • Fry till onions become pink.
  • Add the 1/2 chopped tomato. Cook for 2 mins.
  • Add all veggies along with soy chunks if using.
  • Add the ground paste along with 1 c water and salt. Mix well. Simmer for 3-4 mins.
  • Then close the cooker with the weight on and let it cook for 2 whistles on low flame.
  • Let pressure release of its own.
  • Once done, open and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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