Kerala Easy Potato Stew
Tender potato simmered in thin coconut milk with whole spices, then finished with thick coconut milk for richness. The stew is traditionally served with appam or idiappam.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 3 nos Potato
- 1 nos Carrot
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- Water, to taste
- 1" piece Ginger
- 2 nos Green peppers
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Oil
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Peel and cube potatoes and carrot into medium sized pieces.
Step 2
Cook it along with water and salt, till it is almost done.
Step 3
Add grated ginger and sliced green peppers to it.
Step 4
At this point make sure that there is some water left in the pan along with the potatoes.
Step 5
Simmer the potato mixture and add coconut milk to it.
Step 6
Stir the mixture, until it is hot.
Step 7
Don`t let it boil or it will curdle.
Step 8
Take it off the heat.
Step 9
Warm the oil in a pan.
Step 10
Add mustard seeds and when they allow to crackle, add curry leaves.
Step 11
Pour the above seasoning into the stew. give it a good stir.
Step 12
Serve while still hot with appams and chappathis.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
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