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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 300 gram tin red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 500 gram sliced zucchini
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 470 gram tin tomatoes in juice
  • 2 peppers sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 egg plant
  • 125 gram cheese
  • 30 gram soy non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 125 gram mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2/3 cup water
  • salt & pepper; paprika; extra oil
Directions:

1) Slice egg plant into 1 cm. rounds, brush with oil and grill on both sides until brown.

2) Heat oil and butter in pan.

3) Add zucchini, onions, garlic and saute until zucchini is just tender.

4) Add peppers & mushrooms, saute, stirring occasionally until peppers are just tender.

5) Add undrained, mashed tomatoes, herbs, water & tomato paste. Stir to combine. Simmer uncovered 3 mins.

6) Add drained beans- heat another 3 mins.

7) Put mixture in oven-proof dish. Cover firstly with egg plant slices that have been drained.

8)Cover the egg plant layer with thin slices of vegan cheese(optional). Sprinkle with paprika

9)Bake in a mod. oven 30 minutes.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 20 mins


 

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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

Method:

1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent.  Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander.  Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.
3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 
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