Ingredients

• 1 cup - diced carrots
• 1 cup - diced potatoes
• 1 cup - chopped French beans
• 1 cup - peas
• 1 cup - cauliflower florets (2 cm)
• 1 - medium sized onion, sliced (optional)
• 5 - green chillies
• 1.5 tsp - turmeric
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tbsp - cumin seeds
• 4 tbsp - ginger-cumin paste
• 2 tbsp - garam masala (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves only)
• 2 or 3 - bay leaves
• 4 tbsp - grated/desiccated coconut
• 350 ml - coconut milk
• 2 tbsp - sugar
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil

How to Make Mixed Vegetable Malai Kari

• Add cumin seeds and bay leaves to 6-8 tbsps of hot oil, then add sliced onions (if using) and fry until onions are light brown.
• Add the carrots and potatoes, cover and cook for 2 mins.
• Add the turmeric, beans and cauliflower, cover and cook for a further 3 mins on medium heat.
• Add the ginger-cumin paste and chilli powder and cook covered for a further 3-4 mins on medium heat.
• Add sugar, salt, peas and green chillies split in the middle and cook for about a minute.
• Add garam masala, coconut milk and coconut (leave some aside for garnish) and simmer the mix for a couple of minutes.
• Garnish with grated coconut and serve with rice.