Veg Saagu

Ingredients

• - 400g mixed vegetable in coconut gravy
• - 2 tbsp groundnut or coconut oil
• - 2 onions
• - 2 tomatoes
• - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 tsp red chilli powder
• - 1 tsp coriander powder
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. Prepare vegetables: Dice 1 potato, 1 carrot, 5 beans, half cup peas and half cup cauliflower into medium pieces.
2. Make saagu masala: Grind 1 cup fresh grated coconut, 4 green chillies, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel, 4 cloves, 2 cardamoms and 1 small cinnamon to a smooth paste.
3. Cook vegetables: Pressure cook all vegetables with half cup water, salt and half tsp turmeric for 2 whistles. They should be cooked but not mushy.
4. Fry onions: Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 large finely chopped onion. Cook 8 minutes until golden.
5. Add saagu masala: Add the ground saagu paste to the fried onion. Fry on medium heat 6-8 minutes until oil separates.
6. Add cooked vegetables: Add the pressure-cooked vegetables with their water. Stir gently.
7. Add water: Add half to 1 cup more water to adjust consistency. Bring to a boil.
8. Simmer: Cook on medium heat 8 minutes.
9. Add fresh coriander: Add a handful of fresh coriander. Stir.
10. Serve: Adjust salt. Veg saagu should be thick, aromatic and well-spiced. Serve with dosa, puri or chapati.