Ingredients

• 3 cups - chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, potatoes)
• 1 cup - shelled green peas
• 2 tomatoes - chopped
• 3 cups - water
• 2 - bay leaves
• 2 - dry red chillies (whole)
• 2 - medium onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp - ghee / butter
• salt to taste
• finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
• To be ground:
• 6 tbsp - grated coconut
• 1 - onion, chopped
• 6 - green chillies
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1" ginger chopped
• 2 cup(s) coriander leaves chopped
• to be powdered:
• 1" cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp each of cumin and poppy seeds
• 2 green cardamoms
• 6 cloves

How to Make Mixed Vegetables in Spicy Gravy

• 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.
• Mix the ground powder with a little water to make a fine paste.
• Place the vegetables in a heavy-bottom 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 mins.
• 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 light brown.
• Pour this on to the vegetables and keep tightly covered for sometime before serving.
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.