Chappidi Kuralu (Simple vegetable dishes)

Any of the following vegetables:

Beera Kaya, Anapa Kaya, Potla Kaya, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Chayote squash, Mixed vegetables

Garnish:
2 small red chilies
1 tsp urad dal
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves

Salt to taste

Cook cut vegetables in ½ a cup of salted water till soft but firm and in tact – start with high heat and turn off quickly as soon as the vegetable is cooked. Drain excess water – can save the stock for Rasam or Pulusu.
Heat 1 tsp oil. When the oil is hot, add the spices in the following order, 10-15 seconds apart:
urad dal
cumin seeds
red chilies
curry leaves

Add cooked vegetables and toss.
If Ananpa kaya, add coarsely ground green chili and ginger paste.

This is healthy, tasty and good for dieting.