Kerala's Vegetable Stew: A Step-by-Step Guide

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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This recipe will teach you how to make a soulful and nourishing Kerala-style vegetable stew which will become one of your favourite comfort foods in no time.

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Veggies You Need

4 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, French beans), 2 medium onions (sliced), 2 Green chillies (slit), 2 tsp ginger (julienne)

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Other Key Ingredients

4 tbsp oil, 4 green cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1 tsp black peppercorns (crushed), 2 cups coconut milk, curry leaves, salt

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Step 1

Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Saute for a few seconds.

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Step 2

Add green chillies, ginger and onions. Saute on medium heat till the onions are transparent and soft.

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Step 3

Add curry leaves, vegetables, salt and water. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked.

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Step 4

Add coconut milk. Simmer on very low heat so that the coconut milk does not curdle. Do this for a minute.

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Step 5

Your delicious stew is ready! Serve with appam and a plate of hot and fresh rice.

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