Panfried Savoury Veggies

Posted 2014-01-10 by smita ⇒ follow

This recipe is very easy to make and gels as a side dish with any main meal. They can even be served as starters.

Pan-fried eggplant and pumpkin

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Makes: as many as required

Ingredients
Slices of veggies like potato, eggplant, pumpkin, onion. You can also make it with slit okra, florets of cauliflower or broccoli.
Salt
Turmeric powder
Garam masala
Chili powder
Coarse Semolina
Oil for frying

Method

Make slices of vegetables. Keep the thickness about 5mm. Wash and keep in a dish. Sprinkle some salt over it and keep aside for 10 minutes. Salt will help to dehydrate the veggies.

Note the sweat on the veggies.

Water droplets seen on vegetable surface

Season the slices with turmeric powder, chili powder and garam masala. For 10 slices, you need 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp garam masala and 1/2 to 3/4 tsp red chili powder. Hotness has to be adjusted as per taste.