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 Potatoes
- 1 nos White Onions Small
- 2 nos Jalapeno Peppers
- 10 nos Curry Leaves* — optional
- 1 Can Coconut Milk
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Black gram (Uzhunnuparippu)
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Preparation
Step 1
Chop onions and peppers.
Step 2
Steam cook potatoes, peel and mash them. 3)Heat the oil in a sauce pan.
Step 3
Add mustard seeds and black gram and fry till it turns brown.
Step 4
Add the chopped onions, pepper and curry leaves.
Step 5
As the onions turn reddish brown, add the mashed potatoes and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Add coconut milk and let the mix let it bubble for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Season with salt and Stir everything together thoroughly. Serve hot.
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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