Vegetable Kuruma

Ingredients:

1. kondai kadalai(chick pea) - 1 cup


2. Bay Leaves - 2 nos


3. Cinnamon Stick - 2 nos


4. Cardamon - 2


5. Cloves - 3


6. Onions( finely chopped) - 1


7. Tomatoes - 1/2


8. GingerGarlic Paste - 1 tsp


9. GreenChillies - 2 nos


10. Carrots - 1/2


11. Cauliflower or Brocolli - 1 cup


12. Potatoes - 1/2


13. RedChilliPowder - 1 tsp


14. CorianderPowder - 1/2 tsp


15. TurmericPowder - 1/4 tsp


16. FennelSeeds - 1 pinch


17. Green Beans - 1/4 cup


18. CorianderLeaves


19. CurryLeaves - 4 to 5 nos


20. CoconutMilk(thick) - 1 cup


21. Oil - 2 tbsp


22. Curd - 2 tsp


23. Salt to taste

Method:

First soak Kondai Kadalai in water for overnight or atleast 8 hours. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. Heat oil in medium non-stick pan on medium heat & add bay leaves , cloves , cinnamon , cardamon ,fennel seeds roast for few seconds..Now add ginger garlic paste followed by chopped onions , green chillies , curry leaves ,turmeric powder & fry till onion turns light brown. Then add the tomatoes, stir cook for 5 mins & now add the red chilli powder, coriander powder & cook untill the oil seperates.Stir continuously .After 5 mins add 2 tsp of curd & 1/4 cup water & to help the spices mix well .In the mean time take 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe bowl ,put salt & cauliflower or brocolli , microwave it for 3 mins ( if want u can microwave all the vegetables seperately & keep it ready ). Now to the above mixture add the followed vegetables -carrot, potato, cauliflower or brocolli, green beans ( vegetables depends on ur taste u can add more or less) give all the vegies a stir & add the cooked kondai kadalai to that followed 1/2 cup coconut milk ,1/8 water & allow the mixture to come to a boil. After 6 mins add the other 1/2 cup of coconut milk & boil the mixture in a medium flame. If want u can add additional water to get to your desired consistency .Cook untill the vegies all cooked well. Garnish it with coriander leaves .Serve hot with chapati, naan, or rice.