VEGETARIAN INDIAN STIR FRY

A lovely client gave me this recipe, from good food.com.au, which I modified slightly to make it more accessible and simple for our meatlessmonday. The paw paw peel was just something I picked up as a one off at the markets, however you can use leeks as well. The tomato sauce may sound funny with the dish (as I first thought), but it really works well. The eggs are added in just for a little protein due to the lack of meat. Enjoy this Monday's meatless dish as I have; I've made it twice in the past 4 days! x x 

INGREDIENTS

• 225g rice stick noodles
• 150g / 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped, plus extra, to serve
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 10 curry leaves
• 2 carrots, roughly grated
• 1 red capsicum, finely chopped
• a handful of thinly sliced raw paw paw peel or 2 leeks, finely sliced
• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 hard-boiled free-range eggs, peeled & cut into wedges 
• Optional- a large handful of cashews & lime wedges 

COOKING 

1. Bring a medium pot of water to the boil and add the rice noodles. Cook for only a few minutes, until tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and strain in a colander, placing the noodles under cold water and separating them with clean hands so they do not stick. 

2. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to the boil and add the peas and broccoli florets, cooking until tender. Drain well and keep warm. 

3. Heat the oil in a wok and swirl to coat. Add the spring onions and garlic and cook for a minute or two, stirring often, until fragrant but not burnt. Add the curry leaves and continue to cook for another minute. Add the carrot, capsicum and paw paw peel or leek and stir for another minute. 

4. Add the cooked noodles, peas and broccoli to the pan as well as the tomato sauce and soy sauce. Stir constantly until all ingredients are heated through and combined together. Stir vigorously so the noodles do not stick. Evenly distribute the noodles into four bowls, garnished with the egg wedges, cashews and lime wedges if using. 

Total Preparation time / 15 - 20 minutes (including cooking the eggs)

Total Cooking time / 15 minutes 

Serves / 4 

x Emily