Coconut Infused Vegetable Stew (Kerala Vegetable Stew)

Coconut Infused Vegetable Stew, famously called Kerala Vegetable Stew is a super tempting, rich, creamy, veggie medley in a coconut milk stew. This dish is prepared with a combination of both thick and thin coconut milk to bring the stew its perfect creamy texture. Kerala is the land of coconuts and most of its recipes are predominantly prepared with coconuts, thereby making its dishes especially famous for its rich, delectable and satisfying taste. This Coconut Infused Kerala Vegetable Stew is super easy to make and is popularly served with Kerala Appams and Idiyappams. The stew can also be served with chapati, various flatbreads and rice. My personal favorite combination as a kid was to have Kerala Vegetable Stew poured over plain bread or dinner rolls! It’s such a divine combination! 🙂 This stew simply complements anything it is paired with… So don’t be shy to get creative and build your own combo! 😉 

Coconut Infused Vegetable Stew (Kerala Vegetable Stew)

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By Malini Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1. Onions (Sliced) - 1/4 cup
• 2. Minced Ginger - 2 tsp
• 3. Curry Leaves - 1 sprig
• 4. Green Beans (Chopped) - 1/4 cup
• 5. Carrots (Diced) - 1/4 cup
• 6. Green Peas - 1/4 cup
• 7. Potatoes (Diced) - 2 medium sized
• 8. Cauliflower Florets - about 8
• 9. Cut Green Chili - 1
• 10. Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• 11. Thin Coconut Milk - 2 cups
• 12. Thick Coconut Milk - 1/2 cup
• 13. Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
• 14. Salt to taste

Instructions

1

In a large pan, on medium heat, add coconut oil. Once the oil heats up, add the ginger, green chili and onions and saute.

2

Once the onions turn translucent, add the curry leaves and black pepper powder and give it a good stir.

3

Next add all the vegetables and salt and saute for a minute.

4

Now add 2 cups of thin coconut milk and let the vegetables cook covered until soft, stirring occasionally. Add more water to cook, if required.

5

Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and add in the thick coconut milk, stirring gently. Simmer for 2-5 minutes.

6

Your delicious Coconut Infused Vegetable Stew or Kerala Vegetable Stew is ready to serve hot!

Notes

Tips:
1) To make 2 cups thin coconut milk, you may combine 1/2 cup thick coconut milk with 1 and 1/2 cups of water.