VEGETABLE KORMA (without coconut)

VEGETABLE KORMA:

INGREDIENTS:

serves - 3 to 4

bay leaves - 1 or 2
cinnamon - small piece
fennel seed(perum seeragam/sombu) - 1 teaspoon (optional)
carrot - 1/2 cup
beans - 1/2 cup
brocoli/cauliflower - 1/2 cup
green peas - handfull
onion - 1 large(chopped finely)
tomato - 1 medium
green chilly - 1
ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
curd - 2 tablespoon
chilli powder - 1/2 tablespoon(according to ur taste)
turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
coriander powder - 2 tablespoon
garam masala - 1/2 tablespoon
water - as required(i used 1/2 cup)
oil - 1 tablespoon
salt - to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. cut and keep the vegetables as shown in the picture.
2. grind together tomato,curd,fennel seeds and coriander powder and keep it aside.
3. Now place a pan in the stove and add oil..when oil is hot,put cinnamon n bay leaves n saute fr    few secs.Then add the chopped onion and green chillies. saute nicely.
 4. Then add turmeric powder,chilli powder and ginger garlic paste and saute nicely for 2 mins.
     Add the veggies and mix well.
5. Now add the tomato,curd,fennel seeds and coriander mixture and saute nicely.
6. Finally add the garam masala and salt. add some water and mix it well.(if u wish you can add                 
    1/2 cup coconut milk at this stage)
7. Close and keep the pan in low flame for 10 to 15 mins until the veggies are cooked well..
Now the tangy veg korma is ready to be served