Coconut milk is one of the staple ingredients used in vegan cooking. Aromatic, rich and mildly sweet, it is extremely versatile and can be used in numerous recipes. Coconut milk is used in many Indian curries for it adds a beautiful silken texture to the stews and gravies.
Add cloves and bay leaves and saute till fragrant .
Add the finely chopped onions. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
Next add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 2-3 mins stirring regularly to prevent ginger from sticking to the pan.
Add the powdered spices and cook for another 2 mins.
Add 2 cups of water and coconut milk to the wok. Bring to a boil, add the salt and then let it simmer gently till the pumpkin and sweet potatoes turn tender.
Adjust salt if required.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve !
Notes
Tomatoes are optional when it comes to this recipe. But if using, use about 2 tbsp tomato puree for the given set of measurements.