Ingredients
100g/3½oz potato, peeled and cut into pieces
1½ tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
20 whole black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 small onion, sliced
15 curry leaves
5 whole green chillies, pricked with a knife
1cm/½ piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
80g/3oz cauliflower, cut into florets
80g/3oz broccoli, cut into florets
100g/3½oz green beans
80g/3oz frozen peas
250ml/9fl oz boiling water
250ml/9fl oz coconut milk
1 tsp garam masala
To serve
250g/9oz rice noodles, cooked according to packet instructions, drained
handful chopped coriander, leaves and stalks
Method
1. Boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water until tender, then drain well and mash with a potato masher or ricer until smooth. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves and fry for 20-30 seconds, or until the spices are fragrant.
3. Add the onion and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and golden-brown.
4. Add the curry leaves, chillies and ginger and cook for a further 20-30 seconds. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets, then add enough of the measured boiling water to cover the ingredients. Bring the mixture to the boil and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the florets are just tender.
6. Add the green beans, mashed potato, peas and water and stir until the mashed potato has absorbed all of the water and the mixture is thick and well combined.
7. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and add the coconut milk and garam masala. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
8. To serve, divide the cooked noodles among four serving bowls. Spoon over the vegetable stew. Garnish with the chopped coriander.
