Kerala cuisine is known for its use of coconut in all forms - coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut meat. Stew is a very common dish from Kerala which has many different versions, varying from the north of the state to the south of the state, with most versions having coconut milk as the common ingredient. Mappas is a variation of the stew, mostly made with fish (Fish Mappas) and is a common cuisine in the christian belt of kerala and has its likely origin based on portuguese influence. What I am doing today is the vegetarian/vegan version.
Vendakka mappas (Okra stew), it is an hearty stew made of okra (or ladies finger as it is known in many parts of the globe) and simmered in a mildly spiced tangy coconut-milk gravy. Addition of okra will give an interesting texture, and is a very good choice because okra is a diabetic friendly and heart healthy vegetable which everyone is trying include in their meals these days.
Ingredients:
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Vendakka mappas (Okra stew), it is an hearty stew made of okra (or ladies finger as it is known in many parts of the globe) and simmered in a mildly spiced tangy coconut-milk gravy. Addition of okra will give an interesting texture, and is a very good choice because okra is a diabetic friendly and heart healthy vegetable which everyone is trying include in their meals these days.
Ingredients:
- Okra - 30-40 (small medium)
- Red onion - 1
- Tomato - 5-6 (small Campari tomato)
- Green chilly -2-3
- Fresh ginger - 2 inches
- Coconut oil - 3 Tbs
- Cinnamon - 2-3 thin strips
- Cardamom - 1-2
- Cloves - 2-3
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Red chilly powder - 1-2 tsp (adjust as per spice level)
- Coriander powder - 1 tsp
- Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Sea salt - 1 tsp (plus add as per taste)
- Homemade coconut milk - 3 cups
