MIXED VEGETABLES CURRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-3/4th tsp,turmeric pd-less than 1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,dosakayi or yellow cucumber-500g,drumstick-2 nos cut into 1&1/2" pieces after trimming the ends,brinjal long green-4,tomato-2 medium finely chopped, onion-3/4th of a  medium size finely chopped,hyacinth beans or chikkudukaya-150g fibre peeled on both sides while trimming the ends[when in season],red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,warm water-3/4 th cup,salt-according to taste

method

the yellow cucumber seeds should be checked before cooking because they are sometimes bitter in which case the seeds and soft orange part underneath should be discarded.the brinjal should be put in salted water immediately after dicing and before adding to the pan squeeze out the water completely and add.

heat the oil in a wide pan.splutter the mustard and add onion,cumin seeds,curry leaves,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onion sweats.add drumsticks,beans and fry for 2 minutes.now add the cucumber,tomato,brinjal pieces,red chilli pd and cook covered for a minute on high flame .now add warm water and adjust any salt.reduce the flame,mix well and cover until the brinjal pieces are cooked.

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