Mixed Vegetable Kurma

Grind all the items given under “to grind” to make a paste by adding water..Grind tomatoes separately and set aside.

Wash and chop all the vegetables , pressure cook adding little salt , 1.5 cup of water and set aside..Make sure the vegetables should not be mushy..

In a kadai , heat oil ,add jeera & bayleaf.. Then add the onions and saute till it turns transparent. Now add the tomato paste or tomato pieces and saute till raw smell leaves or till the pieces turns mushy.Add little salt to make it faster..

Then add the ground paste and saute well .. Now add the turmeric powder , red chilli powder and garam masala powder & kasuri methi. Mix well and saute for few mins. Finally add the cooked vegetables along with the water. Add salt if necessary and some more water. Allow it to boil for sometime till u get a nice aroma. Adjust the consistency..

Garnish with coriander leaves if u wish. Serve hot with roti/poori !