Kerala Style Malabari Vegetable Curry in Microwave

Yes it’s possible … in an IFB Microwave Oven!

Mouth-watering Kerala-style coconut-flavoured stew with a spectrum of flavours and colours. A perfect comfort food!

Preparation time: 15 min

Cooking time: 15 min

Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 cloves
• 4 cm cinnamon stick
• 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green chilli, slit lengthwise
• 2 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 12 curry leaves
• Pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 150 gm carrot, diced into cubes
• 150 gm green beans, cut into three
• 200 gm cauliflower, small florets
• 200 ml water
• 250 ml coconut milk
• ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Coriander for garnish

Preparation:

1.Heat oil in a microwave-safe glass bowl; add cloves and cinnamon and heat at 100% micropower level for 2 min.

2.Add the onions and heat at 100% micropower level for 2 min, as they begin to soften.

3.Now add the green chilli, ginger, half the curry leaves and turmeric powder. Stir well and heat at 100% micropower level for 2 min.

4.Add the chopped tomatoes and heat at 100% micropower level for 2 mins as they begin to soften, followed by carrots, cauliflower and green beans. Stir well and heat at 100% micropower level for 2 min.

5.Now add water and season to taste; heat at 100% micropower level for 2 min.

6.Add coconut milk and heat at 40% micropower level for 3 min.

7.Add black pepper and remaining curry leaves. Serve warm garnished with coriander along with rice or bread of your choice.