LEGUMINOUS SALAD

Ingredients

1 head tender broccoli
3 carrots, sliced obliquely, into ovals
1 sprig spring onions with greens finely chopped
1 sprig mint leaves finely chopped
4-5 tender lemon grass stems finely chopped

For garnishing:

2 tbsp. cheese grated
1 tbsp. coriander chopped finely

For topping:

1 tbsp. plain or wheat flour
1 tbsp. butter
1 cup milk
2 green chillies, chopped very finely
1/2 " piece ginger, peeled and chopped finely
1 flake garlic, crushed
4-5 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper powder
salt to taste


Method

Pluck broccoli florets, to bite sized pieces.

Put both broccoli and carrot in boiling water.

Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Drain, pour icecold water over it.

Drain again, spread out on kitchen towel.

Dab out excess moisture, transfer to serving bowl.

Dissolve milk and flour to make a smooth paste, keep aside.

Warm butter in a heavy or nonstick pan.

Add garlic, ginger, chillies, stir.

Add milk /flour paste, stir till mixture starts to boil.

Add salt, pepper, stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mixture should be a little thick but of pouring consistency.

Take off fire, cool a little till warm.