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Vegetable Stew (Kerala-style veg stew) Recipe

Vegetable stew is made with veggies cooked in coconut milk and subtly spiced with whole spices.
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 208kcal
Author Shinta

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium potatoes chopped into 1/2 inch long pieces
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 cup green beans chopped (1/2 inch long)
  • ¾ cup green peas frozen
  • 2 whole green chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Preferably use canned milk
  • 1 inch piece ginger thinly sliced (julienned)
  • tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • Salt to season

Whole Spices

  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 4-5 Green Cardamom pods
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Instructions

  • Start by chopping the vegetables for the stew into small pieces (into approximately 1/2 inch long pieces).
  • In a pot on the stovetop, par-boil the vegetables in water for 4-5 minutes. The potatoes should be slightly done, just enough for a fork to just pierce it. Drain the water and keep the veggies aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, heat coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add sliced ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté for a couple of minutes, until the spices are aromatic.
  • Then add the green chilies and curry leaves and sauté for a minute more.
  • Add the par-cooked vegetables.
  • Add 3/4 of a can of coconut milk. If the coconut milk is too thick, thin it out with a little water. The liquid should be just enough to cover the vegetables.
  • Cover with a lid and let the curry simmer for five minutes.
  • Add the frozen green peas. Add salt and black pepper to season. Mix well.
  • Using the ladle, gently mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot to thicken the stew.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
  • Serve the veg stew hot along with Appams or sliced white bread.

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Notes

To make a non-veg stew, you can use either beef or chicken or mutton (goat meat), or lamb. Cut the meat into small pieces (1/2 inch long). Saute the meat in coconut oil to cook it before you add the rest of the ingredients. Continue with the recipe for veg stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5494IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg