Vegetables in a Spicy Gravy(mix vegetables)

 
 Ingredients:
3  cups chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, green beans, potato)
1  cup of green peas
2  tomatoes chopped
3  cups water
2  bay leave
2  dry red chillies (whole)
2  medium onions chopped finely
2  tbs ghee (clarified butter) / butter
salt  acc.to taste
finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing    
To be ground:
6  tbs grated coconut
1  onion chopped
6  green chillie
1/2tbs turmeric powder
1" ginger chopped
2  cups coriander leaves chopped
To be powdered:
1" cinnamon stick
1  tbs each of cumin and poppy seeds
2  green cardamoms
6  cloves.


        Recipe:

•  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. 
• enjoy the taste.