Santula

Santula hails from Orissa. It's a gravy dish made from vegetables. And has 2 versions - boiled or fried. And am sharing the recipe of the boiled Santula (weight badh raha hai) :(


You'll need:

- 50gm brinjal

- 50gm potatoes

- 50gm ridge-gourd (torai)

- 50gm raw papaya

Note: Other green or red vegetables may also be used (but not the leafy ones)

- 1 chopped onion

- 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped

- 2 tsp crushed or grated ginger

- 1/2 teaspoon mustard

- 4 green chilies

- 2 tsp refined oil

- 1 cup - boiled milk

- Salt to taste

1. First of, cut all the veggies, medium-size. Then, boil them in a cooking pot; and add salt. 

2. Now, heat the oil in a frying pan, and add mustard when the oil becomes hot. Once the mustard starts crackling, add the onion, garlic & ginger. And fry till they turn brown. 

3. Now, add the chilies and fry some more.

3. Finally, add the veggies and stir. Then add the milk, and cook on simmer flame for 3 minutes. 

Santula done! Have this with tawa-hot chapatis or piping hot rice. Perfect low-fat dish for vegetarians. Bon appetit!