Mixed Vegetable Stew for Two

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Mixed Vegetable Stew for Two

 

2 cups chopped mixed vegetables, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, french beans,

and green bell peppers

1  medium onion sliced

2 garlic cloves crushed

2  tablespoons oil

2  whole green cardamoms

2  whole cloves

1/2 " cinnamon stick

1  green chilli, sliced

1  teaspoon ginger cut into strips (juliennes)

1/2  teaspoon black peppercorns coarsely crushed

1  cup coconut milk, canned unsweetened

1  cup water

a few curry leaves or some cilantro sprigs

salt to taste

 

Heat the oil in a pan on medium level till it is hot. Add the green cardamoms,

cloves , garlic, and cinnamon. Fry for a few seconds. Now add the green

chilli(es), ginger and the sliced onions. Saute on medium heat for 1  minute(s)

or till the onions are transparent and soft.

Add the mixed vegetables, curry leaves or cilantro sprigs , salt and water.

Cover and cook on low heat for 10  minutes or till the vegetables are cooked..

Add the peppercorns and the coconut milk. Simmer on very low heat (so that the

coconut milk does not curdle) for about 1  minute.

Serves 2.