A comforting Emirati-style stew, rich in flavor and tradition. Our Vegetable Salona is a slow-cooked medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, potatoes, and okra, simmered in a spiced tomato-based broth infused with garlic, turmeric, and traditional Arabian herbs.
Wholesome, rustic, and deeply rooted in Gulf culinary tradition, Vegetable Salona is one of the UAE’s most cherished comfort foods—and at Chef Prestige Gourmet, we bring this heritage dish to life with a vibrant twist of seasonal vegetables, fragrant spices, and slow-simmered soul.
Our Salona Veg begins with a gently sautéed base of onions, garlic, and tomatoes, infused with warm Middle Eastern spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a touch of black lime (loomi) for its signature tang. Into this golden-spiced base, we add an array of fresh vegetables—typically including carrots, potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and green beans—each simmered until tender yet still vibrant.
The slow cooking process allows the vegetables to absorb the flavors of the broth, which is often enriched with a bit of tomato paste, fresh cilantro, and a subtle hint of dried chili. What emerges is a nourishing, mildly spiced stew with a thin, flavorful gravy—perfect for soaking into steamed rice, saffron rice, or served alongside warm Arabic bread.
Vegetable Salona is more than just a vegetarian option—it’s a warm, home-style dish that embodies comfort, community, and the essence of Emirati hospitality. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it appeals to those seeking clean, traditional flavors with a nourishing finish.
1 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup potatoes (cubed)
1 cup zucchini (sliced)
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup eggplant or pumpkin (optional)
1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tomatoes (chopped or pureed)
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Salt to taste
1 dried black lime (loomi) – whole or pierced
1 small green chili (optional)
3 cups water or vegetable stock
Fresh coriander for garnish
Lemon wedges on the side

1 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup potatoes (cubed)
1 cup zucchini (sliced)
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup eggplant or pumpkin (optional)
1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tomatoes (chopped or pureed)
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Salt to taste
1 dried black lime (loomi) – whole or pierced
1 small green chili (optional)
3 cups water or vegetable stock
Fresh coriander for garnish
Lemon wedges on the side