How long does Vegetable Salna take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vegetable Salna serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vegetable Salna vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vegetable Salna spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Vegetable Salna?

1 Potato, ½ cup Coconut, ½ cup Beans, ½ cup Cauliflower, 1 Carrot, ½ cup Hot Water, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Salna?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Vegetable Salna?

About 273 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vegetable Salna

Name: Vegetable Salna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 5 Cashew (half); 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ½ cup Hot Water; ½ cup Coconut, Grated; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 Potato, Diced; 1 Carrot, Diced; ½ cup Beans, Chopped; ½ cup Cauliflower, Florets; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 3 cup Water

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as veg salna · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Vegetable salna from Tamil Nadu: potato, carrot, beans and cauliflower in a coconut and poppy seed gravy. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

25 items

4 people

Cashew (half)5
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Hot Water½ cup
Coconut, Grated½ cup
Oil4 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Green Cardamom2
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Potato, Diced1
Carrot, Diced1
Beans, Chopped½ cup
Cauliflower, Florets½ cup
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Water3 cup

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	273kcal	1092kcal
Protein	3.6g	14g
Carbohydrate	19g	76g
Fat	22g	86g
Fibre	6.1g	24g
Sugar	5.1g	20g

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Method

1
Soak the cashew and poppy seeds in hot water for 10 minutes. Grind it to a fine paste along with grated coconut. Set aside.
Cashew (half)Poppy SeedsHot WaterCoconut
2
In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add the whole spices, followed by the onion and curry leaves. Saute for 2 minutes.
OilCinnamonKalpasi (Stone Flower)Green CardamomFennel SeedsOnionCurry leaves
3
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute, followed by the tomato and mint leaves. Mix and add the powdered spices and salt.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoMint LeavesRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
4
Add the potato, carrot, beans and cauliflower. Mix and add lemon juice and the coconut paste. Give it a stir and then add water.
PotatoCarrotBeansCauliflowerLemon JuiceWater
5
Cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles on high heat. Once the pressure has settled, serve it garnished with some coriander leaves. Serve with parotta or chapathi.

Before you start

How long does Vegetable Salna take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vegetable Salna serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vegetable Salna vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vegetable Salna spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Vegetable Salna?: 1 Potato, ½ cup Coconut, ½ cup Beans, ½ cup Cauliflower, 1 Carrot, ½ cup Hot Water, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Salna?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Vegetable Salna?: About 273 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.