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I decided to make this stew for a potluck we were invited and it was a super duper hit!! .A mildly sweet and a very light stew, taken from Curry Cuisine , co authored by Das Sreedharan.

Das sreedharan is the founder Chef of the Rasa restaurants In London.

Here is the recipe

Ingredients :
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1 onion chopped finely
2 potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
1 cup fresh or frozen string beans
1 tomato diced
1/2 cup of coconut milk
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon turmeric
A pinch of crushed black peppers
Oil, salt to taste

For the Popu:
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1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 dried red chillies
A few curry leaves

Heat oil in a large bottomed vessel and add the mustard seeds, once they pop add the red chillies and the curry leaves and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onions and saute till they are brown and soft .
Add the coriander powder, garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric and add the tomatoes and cook covered for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes .

Add the strings beans and salt to taste. Lower the heat to a low and stir in the coconut milk and add a half cup of water. Stir well and cook covered until the vegetables are tender.

Add a pinch of crushed black peppers and serve hot with parathas/phulkas/rotis or even dosas.