Kaikari Ishtew

Ingredients

• 4-6 French beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 small carrots, peeled and  cut into ½ inch cubes
• 1 small cauliflower , separated into small florets
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick 
• 1 star anise
• 2-3 green chillies, slit
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons coconut milk  powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

Method

1. Place a strainer over a microwave bowl. Put the French beans, carrots, cauliflower and green peas in it,
2. pour 1 cup water over it and keep the bowl in microwave oven.Cook on HIGH for 2-3 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon and star anise and sauté. Add green chillies, ginger paste, garlic paste and sauté. Add curry leaves and onion and sauté till golden.
4. Remove the vegetables from the microwave. Place the potato in another microwave bowl, add ½ cup water and cook in the microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes.
5. Remove from the microwave and set aside. Add the vegetables and potato to the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Take 1 tbsp coconut milk powder in a small bowl,
6. add 1½ cups water and mix. Add this to the vegetables and mix. Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes. Mix 3 tbsps coconut milk with 1 cup water.
7. Remove the pan from heat and add this thick milk. Keep the pan back on heat, add salt and garam masala powder and mix well. Serve hot with appam or with steamed rice.

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