Ishtu/Potato stew

Ishtu/Potato stew

Ishtu is usually served with appam, chapathi, idiyappam etc.It can be used with steamed rice as well.This recipe is  very easy to make.

Ingredients and Measurements Used

• 3 medium -potatoes(Peeled and Cut into cubes)
  
• 4-5-Green chilies(Sliced)
  
• 1 inch-Ginger(Cut into thin Julian's)
  
• 2 cup- Coconut milk(1 cup thin Coconut milk and 1 cup Thick Coconut milk)
  
• 10-Curry leaves
  
• 1 cup-Water
• 1 tsp- Coconut oil
  
• Salt as required

Method

1. In a pan or mud pot ,add potatoes,green chilies,ginger ,curry leaves,1 cup thin coconut milk and 1 cup water 
2. Cover the pan and cook it until the potatoes are cooked in medium flame.
3. Now add the 1 cup thick coconut milk and simmer it for 4-5 minutes.
4. Turn off the flame and pour 1 tsp of coconut oil on top of the Ishtu.
5. Close the lid and let it rest for 5 minutes .Ishtu is ready
6. Transfer the curry into a serving bowl.