Ingredients

• 2 cups - chopped mixed vegetables (beans, carrots, peas, potatoes)
• 1-2 tsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 3-4 - curry leaves
• 1/2 - onion (finely chopped)
• A pinch of hing
• A pinch of turmeric
• Salt as per taste
• To grind for masala:
• 2 - 3 tbsp - grated coconut
• 2-3 inch cinnamon stick
• 5-6 - cloves
• 4-5 - black peppercorns
• 2 inch fresh ginger
• 8-10 - cashews, soaked in warm water for about 15-20 mins
• 1/2 - onion
• 2-3 tsp - channa dahlia/ Putaani/Hurigadale
• 3-4 strands - cilantro
• 2-3 - green chillies

How to Make Mixed vegetable Saagu

• Cook the vegetables with some salt and water until done.
• You could even pressure cook them if you want.
• For the masala, grind all the ingredients to a smooth paste with some water.
• Cashews are added to give thickness to the gravy.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
• Temper with mustard seeds, hing, turmeric, curry leaves.
• Add finely chopped onions and fry until done.
• Add cooked vegetables and the masala paste.
• Mix and allow it to boil well.
• Add salt as required.
• Add water to get the desired consistency.
• Remove from stove and serve hot with pooris, dosa, chapati or rice.
• Recipe courtesy: http://maneadige.blogspot.in/