Veg Stew

Stews have existed since ancient times and their origins trace back to the 8th century B.C. The world’s first stew was introduced in Japan and since then, stews have evolved with time. A classic vegetable stew recipe combines coconut milk, vegetables and spices. The vegetables are tempered and cooked lightly and usually served with a side of rice. Although its rich history and despite being deeme ... d as peasant food, a vegetable stew makes for a hearty meal that is not only delicious but nutritious. Spices iconic to vegetable stew dishes are turmeric, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. Variants of the recipe involve the use of curry leaves and green beans but what makes this dish delightful is how you can play around with the recipe by adding in different colours of vegetables. At its basic, a vegetable stew is prepared by blending chopped vegetables in a simmering pot of boiling water and seasoning the resultant gravy with spices. Adding mushrooms to your vegetable stew recipe will give it a meaty texture and children tend to enjoy this. Be it the summers or wintry evenings, a vegetable stew is a steaming pot of delight and many people prefer indulging in it due to its assortment of flavours. You can add whole-grain brown rice flour to your vegetable stew to thicken the gravy and add more nutrition to it. Or, if you’d prefer, adding in root vegetables like potatoes makes it more filling just as well. For those who are on a gluten-free diet, a vegetable stew with coconut milk and rice make for an excellent and satisfying meal any time of the day.