Goan Veg Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, cauliflower), diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 4-5 black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat coconut oil in a pot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and sauté until spluttering.
2. 2Add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and crushed peppercorns; cook until onion is translucent.
3. 3Add all mixed vegetables and 1/2 cup of water along with salt.
4. 4Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. 5Stir in the thick coconut milk, cook gently for 5 minutes without bringing to a rolling boil.
6. 6Serve hot with Goan pao or steamed rice.