Vegetable Stew Recipe (Kerala Style Veg Stew)
Vegetable Stew is a Kerala special side dish for idiyappam, aapam made with a combination of vegetables simmered in coconut milk sauce. It is a popular stew from Kerala cuisine as the taste is mild and not spicy, so even kids will love it. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.
Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 big sized onion sliced thin
- ½ cup potatoes cut into small cubes
- ½ cup carrot cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup beans cut 1 inch long
- ¼ cup green peas
- ½ cup cauliflower florets
- 8 whole cashews
- 1 cup thin coconut milk
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon crushed pepper
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1.5 inches cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- 2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
- few curry leaves
- 2 green chillies slitted
Instructions
- Soak around 8 whole cashews in warm water for 15 minutes and grind it to a fine paste and set aside.
- To a pot heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil - add one 1.5 inches cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 cardamom let it splutter. Then add 2 teaspoon ginger and 2 green chillies, few curry leaves, give a quick saute.
- Add 1 big sized onion sliced along with salt to taste cook until it turns golden.
- Now add ½ cup carrot, ½ cup potato, ¼ cup beans,¼ cup green peas.
- Saute for few minutes.
- Add 1 cup thin coconut milk.
- Cook covered for 5-7 minutes.
- Add ½ cup cauliflower florets. Give a quick mix.
- Cook covered for few minutes until all the vegetables are cooked. Vegetables should be cooked soft but not mushy.
- Add prepared cashew paste.
- Give a quick mix.
- Add 1 cup thick coconut milk and switch off. Do not let it boil after coconut milk is added.
- Mix it well. Adjust salt if needed, then add 1 teaspoon crushed pepper along with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Mix it well. Vegetable Stew is ready!
- Enjoy with aapam or idiyappam.
Video
Notes
- Coconut milk – I make sure to always simmer and then add thick coconut milk. High flame may split it and spoil taste.
- Whole Spices - You can skip whole spices and add garam masala powder instead.
- Vegetable cooking – I cook vegetables just till soft. Try not to overcook it should be soft not too mushy.
- Cashew paste – I just grind it smooth and add it for richness and to make the stew creamy.
- Spice - Add 1 more green chilli if you prefer the stew a bit more spicy.
- Final resting – I keep it covered after adding thick coconut milk. This helps flavors stay fresh and nice.
- Oil - Coconut oil is the best for this stew, However you can replace it with regular cooking oil too.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Stew Recipe (Kerala Style Veg Stew)
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 288
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 335mg10%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 71IU1%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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