Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Spicy Spring Veggies

Happy Spring Everyone!

Here's a very simple way to Jazz up some veggies

Ingredients:
  • one cup of green beans
  • one carrot chopped
  • a few yellow beans
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • a pinch of mustard seeds
  • salt to taste
  • 2 red chili's
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of masala powder or to taste
Method:

  1. steam the vegetables then chop them into small pieces
  2. heat a little canola oil and pop the mustard seeds
  3. add the onions and chili and saute for 4 minutes
  4. then add the vegetables, coconut, masala powder and a little salt



This is a great vegetable side dish that in goes with everything!

Bye for Now much love




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32 comments:

  1. I love sunflowers!!

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  2. AWW you made me blush!! Thanks for the comment!

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  3. how much masala powder? and can you cut the veggies before you steam them?

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  4. feetinmotion of me too
    LK sure you could cut them about 1.2 a teaspoon of masala or to taste lol

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  5. And to think, I just bought a container of mustard seeds yesterday. Perfect timing!

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  6. I like the idea of adding in coconut. Just a little of it would add a ton of flavor!

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  7. Those sunflowers are gorgeous! And the veggies do look like a perfect dish to go with anything!!

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  8. I was just complaining to myself about bored with the same old side dishes. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. A very spring like dish indeed! We are embracing autumn here and the weather has been good so far :)Enjoy your spring!

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  10. I love spring. A good way to make use of the season.

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  11. Love the use of spices to brighten up a dish. I'll definitely put this recipe on my to-make-soon list! :)

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  12. Looks simple, heathy and delicious. I'm so glad winter is officially over.

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  13. I bet that coconut gives a fantastic flavor...nice touch!

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  14. Thanks for this lovely sunflowers, even Malaysia here don't have four seasons like your place, but I know Spring is a comfort season and wonderful weather, enjoy your Spring!

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  15. And happy spring to you too Rebecca! The veggies sound great!

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  16. this looks so colorful and inviting....

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  17. The Spiced Spring veggies look divine dear. I can imagine eating this with Yogurt Rice(Thayir Saadham)! Would be a match made in heaven.

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  18. I wouldn't think of adding coconut or mustard, but it sounds great!

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  19. So perfect... simple, healty and delicious.
    Mimi

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  20. Sounds so delicious Rebecca!
    I love the coconut in it!

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  21. I love the additions of coconut and masala powder!

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  22. I love, love, love the color of this.

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  23. it is very easy and quick method i must try it Thank you

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  24. Those veggies look great! I am always looking for new ways to prepare veggies. Thanks!

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  25. Mmmmm-that'll go so well with a plate of steaming rice and daal!!

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  26. good to hear spring has arrived :), nice and simple recipe

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  27. thanks so much for your sweet comments

    Much Love from Miami

    Rebecca

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  28. Ooh, coconut and chili with green beans.. sounds yummy and a great dish for the holiday vegetable table.

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