Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stew

Parsi stew is often referred to as Lagan nu istu (wedding stew) and sometimes even called Parsi Istu. It is listed in an old cookbook as sweet and sour vegetable stew. Served at weddings and navjotes, it is an integral part of the vegetarian portion of any Parsi feast. The addition of dried fruits, specifically dried apricots, and, at times nuts like the cashew gives it a sweet and rather regal finish making it worthy of serving at a wedding. The well-balanced trilogy of th