Easy recipe of spring onion greens, coconut in melon seeds and cashew gravy in 15 minutes

 A Unique recipe rich yet easy and simple prepared with spring onion greens, coconut in melon seeds and cashew gravy.

Today I am going to share with you an unusual recipe of Spring onion greens, coconut in melon seeds and cashew that you might not have even heard of. Have you ever tasted vegetable prepared with this combination? No! Then you must give this amazing recipe a try at least once and give me feedback. 

To be honest I didn’t prepare it myself, my mother who is always experimenting with the ingredients in the kitchen to come up with something new and unique, this time too it turned out to be a fantastic dish. I tasted it first time and let me share my experience with you, I liked it a lot, with rich gravy made out of cashew one can’t stop at one helping. I will be sharing all the details step by step to make it easier for you to prepare this wonderful dish.

There are loads of benefits in the form of vitamins and minerals that are hidden within this recipe which come from the ingredients. I am sharing the benefits of the major ingredients in the succeeding section. So, let’s discuss the benefits before the preparation.

Benefits

Spring Onions Greens

Spring onions or as we call them hare payaz in Hindi are loaded with many nutrients in the form of Vitamin such as vitamin A that helps to keep the vision sharp. Their taste is light as compared to normal onions. The white part is edible and can be had as such. They may lag behind in taste but when it comes to benefits, they are loaded with them. Spring onions are rich in Sulphur which is beneficial for one’s health. 

It has compounds which aid in preventing cancer by reducing the spread of cancer cells. The Sulphur content in green onions keeps the blood sugar levels under control. The fibre content in them keeps our digestive system in perfect shape. It contains properties that prevent common infections. You can add spring onions to your diet in the form of salad, finely chop them and use them as garnishing or add them to dishes.

Coconut

All of us enjoy coconut and its refreshing nutritious water in scorching summers. Loaded with minerals like potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron and sodium, it is a great antioxidant. Drinking coconut water keeps one hydrated.  

Coconut is used in numerous forms be it coconut oil, grated coconut, coconut chutney, coconut sweets like ladoo, barfi or plain coconut. It is used on a larger scale in South India compared to North India. They mainly grow in countries that have warm and humid climate all year round. 

Coconut is of two types green coconut and brown coconut. Both belong to coconut palm; the difference lies in their age. Green coconuts are not fully matured. Their white flesh is tender and is a great delicacy that can be enjoyed along with water. Brown coconut on the other hand has a thick husk and is matured. Its white flesh is not tender and to reach it one needs to crack the shell. As compared to green coconut brown coconut contains more fibre content.

Melon Seeds

With the onset of summer comes yummy, juicy and everyone's favorite fruit musk melon which refreshes us when eaten chilled.  Musk melon has many benefits. But do you know that their seeds too have numerous benefits? In our home whenever musk melon is brought their seeds are saved. A large number of people are fans of this seed and keep munching them as a snack. Melon seeds are rich in potassium which keeps the blood pressure in control, this leads to healthy functioning of heart. 

They are high sources of vitamin A which ensures that your vision always remains sharp. In today’s stressful environment stress has become common for everyone. These small seeds increase the oxygen intake of our body which acts as a stress reliever. These seeds also help to fight the common cold.

Cashew

Cashew is one of the most relished dry fruits around the world. It is a labour intensive crop which makes it costly as compared to others. Some enjoy them in salted form which are available in cans and packets, while there are some who want to eat it as such. Cashew when added to any dish makes it rich in taste. The dish to which it is added becomes completely unique in taste. Cashew gives a creamy texture to the dish. 

These can be added to numerous dishes in numerous forms such as in sweets like halwa it is chopped, in dishes its cream is prepared along with other spices. I too relish cashew in a whole form as well as when it is added to the dish. Cashew are loaded with vitamins and minerals like B6, K, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese and zinc.

Ingredients (Serve - 4 pax)

2 cups spring onion greens chopped

1 cup or half a coconut sliced thinly

20-25 cashew nuts

4 tbsp. melon seeds/magaj. I have used half muskmelon seeds and half watermelon seeds

1 small green cardamom

1 onion chopped

1 heaped tsp. ginger garlic paste

3 tbsp. Tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. salt or to taste

1/4th tsp. turmeric powder

1/4th tsp. Red chilli powder

1/2 + 1/4th cup water

Step By Step (photo wise)

Leave a few around 8 pieces whole cashew nuts and keep them with the sliced coconut. Grind the rest of the cashew nuts, cardamom and melon seeds with 1/2 cup water into a smooth paste.

Step 1

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

Add chopped onion and stir fry for a minute.

Step 2

Add one heaped tsp ginger garlic paste and stir for a minute.

Add coconut and a few cashews reserved and stir fry for a minute.

Step 3

Add salt, turmeric and red chilli powder in between.

Then add the spring onion greens mix and cover and cook for 5 mins. In case it is sticking to the bottom sprinkle some water.

Step 4

After five minutes open the lid.

Add the melon seeds and cashew paste.

Step 5

Add sauce along with another 1/4 cup of water. Keep stirring and cooking for a couple of minutes more.

Step 6

The dish is ready to serve.

Step By Step (video)

Method

1) Leave a few around 8 pieces whole cashew nuts and keep them with the sliced coconut. Grind the rest of the cashew nuts and melon seeds and cardamom along with 1/2 cup water into a smooth paste.

2) Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

3) Add chopped onion and stir fry for a minute.

4) Add one heaped tsp. ginger garlic paste and stir for a minute.

5) Add coconut and a few cashews reserved and stir fry for a minute adding salt, turmeric and red chilli powder in between.

6) Then add the spring onion greens mix and cover and cook for 5 minutes.

7) In case it is sticking to the bottom sprinkle some water.

8) After five minutes open the lid and add the melon seeds and cashew paste and sauce along with another 1/4 cup of water.

9) Keep stirring and cook for a couple of minutes more and the dish is ready to serve.

Conclusion

Wrapping up the article not taking much of your time I am quickly highlighting some important points below:

1) Spring onions have Sulphur content which not only keeps the cardiovascular system healthy but also keeps the blood sugar under control and prevents diabetes.

2)  It can be used in various ways and in a variety of dishes. Their white flesh of green coconut is tender and is a great delicacy.

3) Melon seeds are rich in potassium which keeps the blood pressure in control, this leads to healthy functioning of heart. They are high sources of vitamin A which ensures that your vision always remains sharp.

4) Cashew is one of the most relished dry fruits around the world. It is labour an intensive crop which makes it a costly nut as compared to others. Cashew are loaded with vitamins and minerals like B6, K, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese and zinc.

Note:

All spices have something in common. I have not covered every ingredient as I have already discussed in my previous posts. If you want to know you may visit my previous posts.