Vegetable Ishtew

This is a nourishing stew that can perk you up!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  medium carrots, peeled,washed and chopped
• 2  medium potatoes, peeled,washed and cut into 1 inch size cubes
• 7 -8  French beans, washed and cut into 1 inch long pieces
• 2  medium onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped
• 1⁄4 medium cauliflower, washed and broken into florets
• 10 -12  fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
• 4  green chilies, washed,stems removed and slit
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  cinnamon sticks (one-inch)
• 2  star anise
• 4  cloves
• 2  teaspoons  ginger-garlic paste
• 2  cups coconut milk
•  salt
•  garam masala powder

Directions

1. Lightly steam all the vegetables.
2. Heat butter in a pan.
3. Add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, curry leaves, green chillies and onions.
4. Saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste.
6. Stir-fry until the raw smell is gone.
7. Add carrots, potatoes, cauliflower and half of the coconut milk.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add salt and beans.
10. Cook till the beans are tender.
11. Stir in remaining coconut milk and a pinch of garam masala powder.
12. Remove from heat.
13. Serve hot.