How to prepare Kerala Vegetable stew?

The vegetable stew in Kerala style is very quick to make and loaded with lots of vegetables making it healthy and nutritious. By following the simple method of preparation mentioned below, prepare this recipe at your home.

Ingredients:

4 cups chopped mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, French beans)
2 medium onions (sliced)
4 Tbsp oil
2 green chillies (slit)
2 tsp ginger cut into strips (julienne)
1 tsp black peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
4 whole green cardamoms
4 whole cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
Few curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

•    Heat oil in a pan and add cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Saute for a few seconds.
•    Add green chillies, ginger and sliced onions. Saute on medium heat for 2 minutes or till the onions are transparent and soft.
•    Add the curry leaves and all the vegetables, salt and water. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked.
•    Add coconut milk. Simmer on very low heat (so that the coconut milk does not curdle) for about 1 minute(s).

By Lizitha