Santula(ସନ୍ତୁଳା)-without onion & garlic...

"Santula" is a popular vegetable dish from the state of Orissa.It is a well known dish which is almost prepared in every household at least once a week. It’s healthy, nutritious and yummy.It’s a quick and fast to prepare dish which is served with roti or even rice. Santula is a traditional dish basically cooked with any seasonal vegetables with less or no oil.Santula is one dish where the vegetables are first boiled and then sauteed in a drop of oil to get a nice flavor. Highly nutrition, fat and cholesterol free and healthy to eat and it contains very less spices, good for patients too.

INGREDIENTS:

• Brinjal-1.
• Potato-1.
• Ridge gourd-1.
• Pumpkin-1/9.
• Raw papaya-1/4.
• Parwal-2.
• Yam(mati aloo)-1/4.
• Chopped Tomato-2.
• Curry leaves-7-8.
• Chopped coriander leaves.(for garnishing)
• Curry powder(no onion & garlic)-1 tsp.
• Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
• Red chili powder-1/2 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1/4 tsp.
• Cumin powder-1/4 tsp.
• Kasturi methi-1/4 tsp.
• Refined oil-2 tsp.
• Phutan-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Wash,peel & cut all the vegetables into medium sizes,add it into pressure cooker,add turmeric powder,salt &  required water.Pressure cook it for 2 whistle.Let it cool for few min.

• Heat oil in a pan,add phutan,curry leaves,then add chopped tomato,fry it till it smooth,then add curry powder,garam masala powder,red chili powder,kasturi methi,stir it 2-3 min.add boiled vegetables,mix it well..Put it in simmer level for 2-3 min.switch off the flame.
• "Santula" is ready to serve..serve it with roti/paratha/rice..