Thai Affair

Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetable

An aromatic stir-fried vegetables flavoured with lemon grass.

Preparation Time: 15 min.
Coking Time: 10 min.
Serves 4. 

Ingredients

2 red chillies, chopped
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tsp garlic, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
3/4 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubesor paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup french beans, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
4 to 6 baby corns, sliced diagonally
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 tbsp lemon grass (hare chai ki patti), finely chopped
1/4 cup water or Vegetable Stock
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method

1. In a mortar or a blender, grind the red chillies, ginger, garlic and onions to a paste. Keep aside.
2. Deep fry the tofu. Drain and keep aside.
3. Parboil all the vegetables till tender and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the spice paste for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the grated coconut and lemon grass and stir for a few minutes.
6. Add the water or stock, soya sauce, sugar and salt.
7. Stir in the vegetables with the tofu and mix well.
8. Serve hot with green rice.

Tips

1. Use only very tender lemon grass. The best way to finely chop lemon grass is to use a pair of scissors.

Recipe Source: Lemon Grass Spicy Vegetables