Sunday, July 12, 2015

AUBERGINE STIR-FRY

A very healthy Sunday Brunch !
In these summer months, the last thing that anyone wants to do is cook elaborate dishes over a hot stove ! So, to avoid this and to eat healthy, stir-fry’s are an excellent alternative to regular meals
This recipe got whipped together in less than 20 minutes without compromising on the taste !

Aubergine Stir Fry 



Ingredients:
  • 2 long Aubergines, Sliced
  • 1 medium cauliflower, broken into medium florets
  • ¼ cabbage
  • Handful of French Beans, chopped
  • 1 medium Green Capsicum , diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green chillies, julienned
  • Half a garlic pod, thinly sliced 
  • 1 lemon

Herbs and accompaniments 
  • 2 tbsp Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp dried Rosemary
  • Salt to taste

Method:
  • In a deep casserole, boil water and add the oregano, thyme, rosemary, black pepper and salt to it.
  • In this water, boil the cauliflower florets and french beans, keep aside. (These are to be boiled separately)
  • Blanch the cabbage peels, keep aside.
    
All Veggies

  • In a thick bottomed wok, heat around 4 tbsp olive oil. Swirl to coat the wok completely. 
  • Add the chilies and garlic. Stir-fry on high heat for around 30 seconds.
  • Next add the onions, capsicum, red bell pepper,tomatoes and aubergines and stir fry for around 3 minutes.   

Veggies ready for Stir-Fry
    • Add the oyster sauce. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes . Add the Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce and mix well.
    • Garnish with Lemon Juice and freshly ground pepper.
    • Serve immediately.  
    Aubergine Stir Fry