Kerala Style Stew Recipe

Name: Kerala Style Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 1/2 lbs lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces; kosher salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 serrano chilies, seeded chopped; 1 piece ginger, peeled thinly sliced (1x1 inch); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 lb baby carrots, scrubbed peeled halved lengthwise; 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large); 1/4 lb frozen pearl onions, halved thawed; 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; fresh cilantro, rough chopped (garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces
kosher salt, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves, chopped
3 serrano chilies, seeded chopped
1 piece ginger, peeled thinly sliced (1x1 inch)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 lb baby carrots, scrubbed peeled halved lengthwise
1/2 lb baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large)
1/4 lb frozen pearl onions, halved thawed
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
fresh cilantro, rough chopped (garnish)

1
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season meat with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches and adding remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil between batches, add meat and sear, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate.
2
Stir in garlic, chiles, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoons pepper and turmeric; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and reserved meat; bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 45 minutes.
3
Add carrots, potatoes, and onions. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in coconut milk.
4
Divide among bowls. Garnish with cilantro.

1186

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 1/2 lbs lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces, kosher salt, to taste, 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Kerala Style Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kerala Style Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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