Vegetable Curry

Grind ginger and garlic to a fine paste.

Grind all the ingredients of the Kolhapuri garam masala into a fine powder and set aside.

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a kadai. Add grated dry coconut, cloves, peppercorns, poppy seeds, coriander seeds and red chillies. Lightly fry.

Now add two thirds of the chopped onions and cook till it turns slightly brown. Cool, grind to a paste using sufficient water. Set aside.

Heat remaining oil in another kadai. Add the remaining chopped onions and sauté till brown.

Add ginger and garlic paste and continue to sauté till lightly browned.

Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, masala paste and half cup of water and cook for two minutes.

Add the boiled vegetables, adjust salt and simmer for four to five minutes.

Sprinkle Kolhapuri garam masala powder and mix well. Garnish with paneer coriander leaves and serve hot.