Potato Stew

Looking for a quick and tasty gravy to serve with Appam or Idiyappam? Try this Potato and Onion dish, which can even be made in the microwave!

This hearty Potato Stew is a comforting dish. It begins with peeled and chopped potatoes. Onions and slit green chillies are also mixed in a pressure cooker. The mixture is seasoned with chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. It is then submerged in water and cooked until two to three whistles show it’s ready. After naturally releasing the pressure, coconut milk is stirred in, and the stew simmers gently, enhancing its flavors. Serve this aromatic stew with Appam or Idiyappam for a delightful and satisfying meal.

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Potato Stew Recipe

Potato Stew

Recipe by S Kamala

Course: GraviesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

A quick gravy that is made with Potato and Onion. This is served with Appam or Idiyappam. You can also make this dish in microwave owen.

Ingredients

• Potato – 4 Nos

• Onion – 2 Nos

• Green chillies – 4

• Red Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon

• Coriander powder – 2 teaspoons

• Garam Masala powder – 1 teaspoon

• Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste

• Coconut Milk – 1 cup

Directions

• Begin by peeling the skin from the potato and cutting it into medium-sized pieces. Next, chop the onion into small pieces and make a small slit in each green chilli.
• Combine the prepared potato, onion, and green chillies in a pressure cooker. Season the mixture with chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Add sufficient water to fully submerge the potato. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and cook the mixture until you hear two to three whistles.
• Once cooked, remove the pressure cooker from the heat and let it release pressure naturally. Then, return the cooker to the stove on low heat. Add the coconut milk to the pot, stirring well to combine. Allow the stew to simmer gently.
• Serve this aromatic stew with either Appam or Idiyappam for a satisfying meal.

Recipe Video

Notes

• Microwave all ingredients, excluding coconut milk, in a microwave-safe dish for four to five minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly cooked. Then, add coconut milk and microwave for an additional minute.