Vegetable Kerai (23.03.2010)

Vegetarian

4 Tbsp ghee

1 onion, grated

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp coriander and cumin powder

2 tsp red chillies

1 tsp crushed cumin

1 tsp salt

½ tsp tumeric

½ tsp garum masala

½ tsp amchoor

2 med tomatoes, chopped

1 cup double beans

1 med brinjal, cubed

1 large red pepper, cubed

1 large green pepper, cubed

1 cup green beans, chopped

2 carrots sliced

2 med potatoes cubed

2 small bunches methi bajee

Washed and drained

¼ tsp ajmo

¼ cup fresh cream

1 cup water

Heat ghee and fry onions until light gold

Add the ginger and spices and cook for a few minutes

Add the tomatoes and cook for two minutes

Wash all the veg except the bajee and add to the tomato onion mixture.

Add water and cook on high heat for 5 minutes and then reduce heat and cook on low heat.

Add the bajee, ajmo and fresh cream after 10 minutes and cook on low heat until veg are tender.

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