Method
- Dry roast the ingredients (to be powdered) in a heavy-bottomed pan till they become aromatic.
- Let it cool and then blend to a fine powder. Grind the ingredients (to be ground) to a fine paste with very little water.
- Place the vegetables in a heavy-bottomed pan and add water just enough to cover them.
- Bring to boil. Cover and cook on medium level for about 15 minutes or till the vegetables are soft and cooked.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook on low level for about 4 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the ground paste and mix well. Stir in the powdered spices and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Heat the ghee / butter in a pan. Fry the bay leaves and red chillies till they are aromatic. Add the chopped onions and fry till they are very lightly browned.
- Pour this onto the vegetables and keep tightly covered for sometime before serving.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
TIP: To make this dish in a shorter and easier way, replace the spices to be powdered with the readymade hot spice mix (garam masala). Also, one could replace the grated coconut by a readymade tin of coconut milk.
Ingredients:
3 cup(s) chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, green beans, potato)
1 cup(s) shelled green peas
2 tomato(es) chopped
3 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 dry red chillies (whole)
2 medium onion(s) chopped
2 tablespoons ghee / butter
salt to taste
finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
To be ground:
6 tablespoons grated coconut
1 onion chopped
6 green chillies
� teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
1" ginger chopped
2 cup(s) coriander leaves chopped
to be powdered:
1" cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon(s) each of cumin and poppy seeds
2 green cardamoms
6 cloves