Mixed Vegetable Kurma

Ingredients:

Diced Mixed Vegetables - 2 1/2 to 3 cups

(Vegetables used in this Kurma are Cauliflower Florets, Carrots, Beans, Potatoes, Peas )

Onion - 1 1/2 - Chopped
Tomatoes - 2 - Chopped
Coriander Leaves to garnish
Fresh Coconut - 2 tablespoon - Grind with little water. ( I used Maggie's Instant Coconut Milk Powder)

Salt

Oil for seasoning

Grind the following to smooth paste using very little water:

1/2 onion

Green Chillis - 3
4 Garlic Pods
1 inch ginger
Cloves - 3
Cinnamon - 1/2 inch
Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
Sonf - 1/4 teaspoon
Elachi ( Cardamom) - 3 pods (Optional)
Poppy Seeds - 1/2 teaspoon (Optional)
handful of Cashews (Optional)

Method:

Heat Oil in a Kadai. Fry the Onions. When it is starting to turn brown, add the Chopped Tomatoes. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the Ground Masala and fry for a couple of minutes or until good aroma comes.

Add the Mixed Vegetables and pour 2 cups of water. Add Salt while boiling.

Cook until the vegetables are tender.

When its done, add the Ground Coconut or 1/2 cup Coconut milk and Turn down the heat completely after a couple of minutes.

Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve hot with Soft Chapathis.