# Root Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Recipe by [Priya Raman](https://fridge.menu/en/u/priyaraman)

A warming, spiced coconut milk stew with potato, carrot and sweet potato — a simple, comforting side dish.

Servings: 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 tsp [Cardamom](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cardamom)
- 2 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 2 tsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander)
- 400 g [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — diced
- 500 g [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — diced
- 400 g Sweet potato — diced
- 2 pcs [Red onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/red-onion) — finely chopped
- ½ pcs Red chilli — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — grated
- 800 ml [Coconut milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coconut-milk)
- 1 tbsp [Sesame oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-oil) — or another oil for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 100 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach) — roughly chopped
- 30 g [Cashews](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cashew) — for sprinkling
- 100 ml [Crème fraîche](https://fridge.menu/en/i/creme-fraiche) — 18%

## Steps

1. Toast the cardamom, cumin, coriander and a little black pepper in a dry pan until fragrant. (2 min)
2. Reduce the heat and add the potato, carrot, sweet potato, red onion, chilli, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. (4 min)
3. Stir together and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the coconut milk, stir, and cover the pan with a lid. (1 min)
5. Simmer the root vegetables gently for 20 minutes, until tender. (20 min)
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. (1 min)
7. Scatter the roughly chopped spinach over the top, finish with crushed cashews and a spoonful of crème fraîche, and serve with bread if you like.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/root-vegetables-in-coconut-milk-bqgfcrxz

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