Smoky vegetables

Spring is here and so comes the fresh produce.Try this simple yet amazing side. You can have it with any carbs of your choice. You can make a larger bowl and have it on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 head of cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces (any other vegetable of your choice)
• 1 red onion – quartered
• 1 small carrot – diced
• 2-3 mixed bell peppers – diced

For marinade – 

• 3 tbsp gram flour
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chilli powder
•  1 tsp cumin  powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
•  ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp  lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp vegetable or olive oil

Method

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the carrots, broccoli florets and cauliflower florets. Boil until 50% cooked. About two or three minutes should do. Remove the vegetables from the water to cool.
2. Mix all of the marinade ingredients and place the carrots, broccoli florets and cauliflower in a large mixing bowl with the sliced onion and pour the marinade over it all. Mix so that all of the vegetables are equally coated.Let it sit for 20-30 mins.
3. Heat a wok, add oil and cook the vegetables well, heat a piece of coal and place it in a small bowl, pour little ghee and let the smoke evolve, place it inside the wok, cover and turn off the flame and let it sit for 5- 10 mins OR Prepare your barbecue grill. Skewer the vegetables and cook directly over the hot coals until cooked through.
4. Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Calories – 188 kcal

CHO – 28.1 g

Protein – 4.8 g 

Fats – 6.5 g

Go ahead and enjoy in the yum bowl!