Vegetable Stew – Kerala Style
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Vegetables
4 medium potatoes and 1 carrot. Chop 1 small piece of ginger and 4-5 cloves of garlic.
Sauté Aromatics
Heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, add the chopped ginger and garlic to the pan and until fragrant, about .
Cook Vegetables with Onions
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pan. Add salt to taste. Then, add 2 chopped onions to the vegetables. Mix well, cover the pan, and cook for until the vegetables start to soften.
Add Chilies and Continue Cooking
Uncover and stir the vegetables. Add 6 chopped green chilies (adjust quantity for desired spice level). Cover the pan again and cook for another .
Incorporate Dry Chilies and Curry Leaves
Uncover and add 4-5 broken dry red chilies and a few sprigs of curry leaves. Mix well.
Add Ground Spices
Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 3 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper powder. the spices with the vegetables until the raw smell of the spices disappears, about .
Simmer with Water
Pour in 3/4 cup of hot water. Check and adjust salt if needed. Cover the pan and cook for until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add Coconut Milk
Uncover and add 1 cup of coconut milk (prepared by mixing 3.5 tablespoons of coconut milk powder in warm water). Stir gently. Cover the pan and let it for ; do not boil vigorously after adding coconut milk.
Final Seasoning and Finish
Uncover and add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder for enhanced flavor. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee to the stew. Mix well. Turn off the gas stove, cover the pan, and let the vegetable stew rest for before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Before You Cook
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Variations
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- You can add other vegetablesCustomise
You can add other vegetables like green beans and green peas along with potatoes and carrots.
- For an extra rich garnishCustomise
Fry cashews and raisins in ghee and sprinkle over the stew before serving.
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