Kerala style Potato Stew

One of my favorite Kerala dishes to have with Idiappam is Stew. This was served every Sunday for breakfast in the dining halls at the dorm when I was in college. It is a very simple dish with just potatoes and onion. This can also be made with other vegetables. It has a rich texture to it as it is cooked in coconut milk. The aroma of coconut oil and curry leaves would make one to go for extra serving.

Ingredients:
1 Onion,sliced

2 Potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cloves garlic,diced

1 inch ginger,diced

2-3 green chili, sliced

1/2 Cup thin coconut milk

1/4 Cup thick coconut milk

salt to taste

1Tbsp. coconut oil

curry leaves to garnish

 

Method:

 

1. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a saucepan to medium heat. Add onion, chili, garlic and ginger. Cook till onion is translucent.

 

2. Add Potatoes, cook for couple minutes. Add salt and 1/4 Cup coconut milk mixed with enough water to make it thin to the saucepan. Cover and cook till potatoes are cooked well and soft.

 

3. Slightly mash potatoes to thicken stew. Add thick coconut milk, bring to a quick boil, stir in coconut oil. Remove from heat. Garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot with Appam or Idiappam.