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coconut stew recipe | coconut vegetable stew | South Indian coconut stew |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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About Coconut Stew
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Ingredients
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Like coconut stew
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What is coconut stew made of ?
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Making cornflour mixture
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Making coconut stew
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Pro tips for coconut stew
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Nutrient values
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Coconut Stew
1 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 green chilli , slit
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
10 to 12 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup green peas
1 1/2 cups chopped potatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped french beans
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 2 tbsp
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) , garnish
For Serving
Method
coconut stew recipe | coconut vegetable stew | South Indian coconut stew | Video by Tarla Dalal
Coconut Stew recipe with step by step photos
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what is coconut stew made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for coconut stew.
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what is coconut stew made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for coconut stew.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan. Coconut oil has a distinctive flavor profile, adding a subtle sweetness and a characteristic coconut aroma to the stew. The mild sweetness and subtle coconut flavor of coconut oil can sometimes help to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables in the stew. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils.
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Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds.
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 1 green chilli , slit.
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Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger. Ginger offers a warming and slightly spicy flavor profile that complements the savory taste of vegetables and other seasonings in the stew. Adding grated ginger at the beginning of cooking allows its aromatic oils to be released and infuse the entire stew, creating a more fragrant and inviting dish.
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Add 10 to 12 curry leaves. While not overpowering, curry leaves contribute a subtle, slightly bitter and earthy flavor to the stew. This subtle bitterness complements the richness of the coconut milk and other spices, adding a touch of complexity to the flavor profile. Curry leaves are native to India and widely used in South Indian cuisine. Their use in vegetable stews holds cultural significance, representing traditional cooking practices and flavors specific to the region.
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Add 1 Kashmiri dry red chilli, broken into pieces. Unlike many red chillies, Kashmiri red chillies are known for their deep red color without overwhelming heat. This adds a visually appealing and appetizing touch to your vegetable stew. Kashmiri red chillies are relatively mild on the heat scale compared to other red chilli varieties. This allows you to achieve a hint of warmth in your stew without overpowering the other flavors of the vegetables and spices.
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Sauté for a few seconds.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped onions. Onions add a sweet, savory, and slightly pungent base flavor that complements the other vegetables in the stew.
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Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 1/4 cup green peas. Green peas contribute a touch of natural sweetness to the stew, complementing the savory flavors of other vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions. Green peas offer a contrasting texture to the other vegetables in the stew.
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Add 1 1/2 cup chopped potatoes. Potatoes add a satisfying body and texture to the stew. They soften and become tender during the cooking process, offering a delightful contrast to the other vegetables which may remain firmer. Potatoes are generally an affordable and readily available ingredient, making them a practical choice for many vegetable stew recipes.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped carrots. Carrots add a hint of natural sweetness to the stew, complementing the savory flavors of other vegetables and herbs. Carrots hold their shape well during simmering, adding visual appeal to the finished stew.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped French beans. They offer a slight bite compared to softer vegetables like potatoes or carrots. Green beans have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory richness of the stew broth.
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Add 1 1/2 cups water. Water is the primary component of the cooking liquid in vegetable stew. It creates the base for simmering the vegetables, allowing them to soften, release their flavors, and become tender. As the vegetables simmer in the water, they release their natural flavors and aromas.
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Mix well.
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Cover and cook on medum heat for 15 minutes or until vegetables are 90% cooked.
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Image after cooking vegetables.
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Add 1 cup coconut milk. Coconut milk offers a unique richness and creaminess to the stew. Coconut milk contributes a subtle sweetness and a touch of tropical aroma to the stew. Coconut milk can help thicken the stew naturally, contributing to a more satisfying texture compared to using only water or vegetable broth.
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Mix well.
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Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the cornflour mixture.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with coriander and serve coconut stew | coconut vegetable stew | South Indian coconut stew | hot with appam.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan. Coconut oil has a distinctive flavor profile, adding a subtle sweetness and a characteristic coconut aroma to the stew. The mild sweetness and subtle coconut flavor of coconut oil can sometimes help to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables in the stew. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan. Coconut oil has a distinctive flavor profile, adding a subtle sweetness and a characteristic coconut aroma to the stew. The mild sweetness and subtle coconut flavor of coconut oil can sometimes help to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables in the stew. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils.
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Add 1/4 cup green peas. Green peas contribute a touch of natural sweetness to the stew, complementing the savory flavors of other vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions. Green peas offer a contrasting texture to the other vegetables in the stew.
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Add 1 cup coconut milk. Coconut milk offers a unique richness and creaminess to the stew. Coconut milk contributes a subtle sweetness and a touch of tropical aroma to the stew. Coconut milk can help thicken the stew naturally, contributing to a more satisfying texture compared to using only water or vegetable broth.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped onions. Onions add a sweet, savory, and slightly pungent base flavor that complements the other vegetables in the stew.
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Add 1 1/2 cup chopped potatoes. Potatoes add a satisfying body and texture to the stew. They soften and become tender during the cooking process, offering a delightful contrast to the other vegetables which may remain firmer. Potatoes are generally an affordable and readily available ingredient, making them a practical choice for many vegetable stew recipes.
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Serve coconut vegetable stew with lemon rice.
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a broad non-stick pan. Coconut oil has a distinctive flavor profile, adding a subtle sweetness and a characteristic coconut aroma to the stew. The mild sweetness and subtle coconut flavor of coconut oil can sometimes help to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables in the stew. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 267 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 26.3 mg |
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Shephali
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Nalini h
March 13, 2025, midnight
It came out very very well both the appam and the stew.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Nalini. We are delighted you loved the coconut stew recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
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March 13, 2025, midnight
Love your appam recipe and coconut stew goes perfectly with it.
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