Saritha's Stew Curry

Ingredients:

Sesame seeds-1tsp.
Khus khus-1 tsp.
Cinnamon-2-1 inch pieces
Cloves-5 (3+2)
Cardamom-1/4 tsp.
Coriander seeds-2 1/2tsp.
Whole Black Peppers-6-8

Keep 2 cloves, 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick and little cardamom set aside for seasoning.
Dry roast all the above remaining ingredients and grind into masala powder and set aside.

Vegetables-
Diced Potatoes-1/2 cup
Diced Carrots-1/2 cup
Cut beans- 1/2 cup
Peas-1/2 cup
Cauliflower florets-1/2 cup
Diced tomatoes-1/2 cup
Chopped onions-3/4 cup
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp.
Chopped Cilantro(Coriander leaves)-1Tbsp.
Chopped mint-1tsp
Green chillies-2-3
Bay leaves-2
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Fresh grated coconut-2Tbsp.
Sour cream-1/2 cup
Salt -1tsp or as per taste
Red Chilli powder-1/2 tsp.
Oil-2Tbsp

Preparation:

Heat oil in 3 qt pot fry whole cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom( which were kept aside at the beginning), cumin seeds, chopped mint and bay leaves. Add chopped onions, green chillies and saute until clear. Add ginger garlic paste fry for1 minute and add all the chopped vegetables except Cauliflower and Tomatoes. Cover the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes or until almost done. Add Cauliflower, tomatoes, salt and cook for 2 minutes add ground masala powder to the vegetables, and add turmeric, red chilli powder, coconut and sour cream. Mix everything very well and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Add chopped cilantro at the end, serve with Rice, Chapati or Puri.