Kerala’s Favorite Dish Made Easy: Vegetable Stew in a Pressure Cooker

Kerala’s Favorite Dish Made Easy: Vegetable Stew in a Pressure Cooker

Veg Stew | how to make vegetable stew in a pressure cooker with detailed steps. Kerala, a southern state of India, is famous for its rich and flavorful cuisine that includes a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

One of the most popular vegetarian dishes in Kerala is the vegetable stew, a comforting, warm, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed with chapati, idiyappam, appam, or bread.

The traditional method of cooking Kerala-style vegetable stew involves slow-cooking vegetables with spices and coconut milk. However, with the advent of modern kitchen appliances, the pressure cooker has become a popular and convenient way to make this dish. This blog post will show you how to make a delicious and healthy Kerala-style vegetable stew in a pressure cooker.

The Pressure Cooker method is simple and only takes a few minutes. The stovetop recipe takes longer but is a good alternative for those who dislike cooking in a pressure cooker.

This is an excellent method for getting your family to eat their vegetables. The curry is rich and creamy, delicately spiced, and uses common vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas. You can also add cauliflower if you have one.

How To Make Vegetable Stew in a Pressure Cooker

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Vegetable Stew cooked in Pressure Cooker

Kerala vegetable stew is a mildly spiced, fragrant, creamy, vegetable-rich coconut curry. This pressure cooker version of the Kerala style vegetable stew is not only quick and easy to make, but it also retains the authentic flavor and taste of the traditional dish. The use of coconut milk and spices adds a unique and rich flavor to the stew, while the vegetables provide essential vitamins and nutrients. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil വെളിച്ചെണ്ണ

Whole Spices:

  • 1 inch Piece Cinnamon Stick കറുവപ്പട്ട
  • 4 Nos Cardamom ഏലക്ക
  • 4 Nos Clove ഗ്രാമ്പൂ

Vegetables:

  • 2 Nos Potato ഉരുളക്കിഴങ്ങ്
  • 2 Nos Carrot കാരറ്റ്
  • 6 Nos beans
  • 1/2 cup green peas

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 No Onion (സവോള), large or 2 medium. Thinly sliced.
  • 1 Inch Piece Ginger ഇഞ്ചി
  • 2 Nos Green Chilli പച്ചമുളക്
  • 3 Nos sprigs Curry Leaves കറിവേപ്പില
  • 1/2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt ഉപ്പ്
  • 2 cups Thin coconut milk, adjust based on the consistency of the gravy. കട്ടി കുറഞ്ഞ തേങ്ങാപ്പാൽ / രണ്ടാം പാൽ
  • 1 cup Thick coconut milk കട്ടി കൂടിയ തേങ്ങാപ്പാൽ / ഒന്നാം പാൽ
  • 1 Teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper ചതച്ച കുരുമുളക്

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut all vegetables.
  • Place the pressure cooker on the stovetop and turn on the stove. Add coconut oil and once it is hot add cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
  • Saute whole spices until it is aromatic, add ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, onion, and all other vegetables.
  • Saute these in the oil for 3-4 minutes. Add salt and 1/2 Tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Saute the vegetable for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell of the flour goes away.
  • Add 1 Teaspoon of black pepper. Mix them all together. Add 3 cups of Coconut milk (first and second extract).
  • Secure the pressure cooker lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 5 minutes in the pressure cooker. Turn off the heat. Wait for the pressure to release (10-15 minutes).
  • Open the lid and check all vegetables are cooked well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 sprig of curry leaves. Mix all together
  • Finally, serve the Kerala-style vegetable stew with chapati, idiyappam, or appam.

Notes

You can add cauliflower or other vegetables of your choice.
If you are using canned coconut milk, 
  • To make Thin coconut milk add 1/2 cup canned coconut milk to 1 1/2 cup water.
Keyword veg stew, vegetable stew

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