Vegetable Curry Andhra

Ingredients

• - 400g mixed vegetables
• - 3 tbsp sesame oil
• - 2 large onions
• - 2 tomatoes
• - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 tsp red chilli powder
• - 1 tsp coriander powder
• - 1/2 tsp turmeric
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - Salt to taste
• - Fresh coriander

Method

1. Prepare vegetables: Dice 1 potato, 1 carrot, 10 beans, 1 cup cauliflower and half cup green peas into medium pieces.
2. Make coconut paste: Blend half cup fresh grated coconut, 1 tsp cumin and 4 garlic cloves to a smooth paste.
3. Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add 1.5 cups finely chopped onions. Cook on medium heat 10 minutes until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic and tomatoes: Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, then 3 chopped tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes.
5. Add spice powders: Add 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1.5 tsp coriander powder and half tsp turmeric. Fry 2-3 minutes.
6. Add coconut paste: Add coconut paste. Fry 5 minutes until oil separates.
7. Add vegetables: Add all vegetables and toss to coat. Fry 3 minutes.
8. Add water: Add 1.5 cups warm water and salt. Bring to a boil.
9. Simmer: Cover and cook on medium heat 12-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
10. Serve: Add 1 tsp garam masala. Adjust salt. Andhra vegetable curry is hearty and well-spiced. Serve with rice or roti.