Kerala Vegetable Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 🥔
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 🥕
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 🧅
• 1 cup cauliflower florets 🥦
• 1 cup green peas 🌱
• 1-inch ginger, julienned 🧄
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 🌶️
• 1 cup thick coconut milk 🥥
• 1 cup thin coconut milk 🥥
• 1 cinnamon stick 🌿
• 3-4 cloves 🌿
• 3-4 cardamom pods 🌱
• A handful of curry leaves 🍃
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil 🥥
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. 🌱
2. Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent. 🧅
3. Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. 🧄🌶️
4. Add potatoes, carrots, cauliflower florets, and green peas to the pan. Stir well to coat with the spices. 🥔🥕🥦🌱
5. Pour in thin coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender. 🥥
6. Once the vegetables are cooked, add thick coconut milk and curry leaves. Stir gently and let it simmer for a few more minutes. 🍃🥥
7. Season with salt according to taste. Stir well to incorporate the flavors. 🧂
8. Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. 🌿
9. Serve hot with appam, idiyappam, or steamed rice. Enjoy the comforting flavors of Kerala Vegetable Stew! 🍚🥕🌿

About Kerala Vegetable Stew: Kerala Vegetable Stew, also known as Ishtu, is a wholesome and comforting dish that originates from the South Indian state of Kerala. 🌴🍲 This stew is a medley of fresh vegetables cooked in a fragrant coconut milk broth, infused with the subtle flavors of spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. 🥥✨ The combination of potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and green peas creates a hearty and nutritious meal that is perfect for any occasion. 🥔🥕🥦🌱 Kerala Vegetable Stew is often enjoyed as a breakfast dish with appam or idiyappam, but it can also be served with steamed rice or chapati for lunch or dinner. 🍚🥞🌿 Indulge in this soul-warming stew for a taste of authentic South Indian comfort food! 🍲🌿