### TranslatedIngredients: 1 Potato (Aloo) - peeled and cut lengthwise,1 Carrot (Gajjar) - peeled and cut lengthwise,15 Green beans (French Beans) - cut lengthwise,1/4 cup Green peas (Matar),1 Onions - red,1 Garlic - grated,1/2 inch Ginger - peeled and grated (optional),1/2 cup Coconut milk - thin,3/4 cup Coconut milk - thick,Salt - to taste,1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini),1 Bay leaf (tej patta),10 to 12 Whole Black Peppercorns,1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds,1 sprig Curry leaves,1 teaspoon Coconut Oil ### PrepTimeInMins: 15 ### CookTimeInMins: 30 ### TotalTimeInMins: 45 ### Servings: 4 ### Cuisine: Kerala Recipes ### Course: Lunch ### Diet: Vegetarian ### TranslatedInstructions: To begin making the Kerala Special Vegetable Stew recipe, firstly wash and steam the vegetables (including onion) till they are fork tender.Heat a heavy bottomed pan with coconut oil and temper with the whole spices and curry leaves.Now add the grated ginger and garlic and saute' for 20 seconds only.Add the steamed vegetables and the thin coconut milk. Cook covered over low flame for 5 to 7 minutes.After 5 to 7 minutes, add the thick coconut milk, stir to mix and switch off.Add salt and it is ready to be served. Using fresh whole spices and fresh coconut gives the stew it's authentic taste.Serve Kerala Special Vegetable Stew with Appam or Idiyappam for a perfect South Indian meal.