VEGETABLE KORMA (north indian style)

Ingredients

Onion 2 nos ( Medium )

Green chili 3 nos

Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Mixed vegetables 1 cup ( Carrot, Beans, etc )

Milk 1/4 – 1/2cup

Coriander powder 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Bay leaf 2 nos

Curry leaves 8 nos

Coriander leaves 2 tbsp

Cloves 2 nos

Cinnamon stick 2 ( small )

Cardamom 1 no

Cashew paste 4 Tb sp

Method

In a non-stick pan heat oil. When hot, add bay leaf, curry leaves,

Cloves,Cinnamon stick,Cardamom. Add the chopped onions, green chilies and saute the onion till it turns golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry this well till the raw smell leaves. Add coriander powder and  then the vegetables with 1 cup water along with salt  and allow the vegetables to cook in medium flame for sometime.Dont add too much of water.When they are almost cooked add milk.Combine it with the vegetables.and finally add cashew paste.check the salt,add if necessary.Garnish with corriander leaves.Serve it hot.

Tips 

Cardamom adds nice aroma to the Gravy.

Coconut Milk can be added instead of milk to enhance the richness.

                       Making this dish a day before serving is a good idea as the flavours have time to fully develop. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a covered saucepan over low heat, adding a little water if necessary.