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• 1 medium skinned and chopped onion
• 1 inch fresh peeled ginger root
• 1-2 skinned cloves garlic
• 2 fresh chilis, seeded
• 2 tbs. Oil
• 2 tsp. Ground turmeric
• 2 tsp. Coriander
• 2 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Fenugreek
• 8 whole cloves
• 8 green cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 lbs mixed vegetables, cauliflower, carrots, potato, parsnip, turnip, peas
• 1 pint coconut milk
• 1 pint water
• salt and pepper

1. puree onion, garlic, ginger and chili in food processor until smooth
2. heat oil in heavy pan—fry onion mixture 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add all of the spices and cook over high heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly
3. add vegetables, stirring to coat in sauce. Gradually stir in coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes until veggies are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken before serving

serves 4-6 as a main course

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