Step 1

firstly, in a large kadai heat ½ tbsp coconut oil and saute 2 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon and 2 pods cardamom.

Step 2

further, add ½ onion and saute till they shrink slightly. do not brown the onions.

Step 3

also add 5 beans, ½ carrot, ½ potato, 3 tbsp peas, 10 florets cauliflower, 2 green chilli and 1 inch ginger.

Step 4

saute for a minute.

Step 5

furthermore, add 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt and few curry leaves. mix well.

Step 6

cover and boil for 5 minutes or till vegetables are half cooked.

Step 7

now add 2 cup coconut milk (thin consistency) and mix well.

Step 8

boil for 7 minutes or till vegetables is cooked completely.

Step 9

turn off the flame and add few curry leaves, ¼ cup thick coconut milk and 1 tsp coconut oil. mix well.

Step 10

finally, serve kerala style vegetable stew with idiyappam or appam.