Subzi Makhani

2 cups mixed vegetables
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup green peas
1 small capsicum
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 medium onion
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp chili powder
2 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon
2 cardamoms (green)
2 tbsp cashewnuts
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 tbsp oil

1. Boil the mixed vegetables and peas. Remove seeds and cut the capsicum. Chop the onion, coriander leaves and the cashews.
2. First make a masala paste by browning the onion, ginger, garlic, chilies, chilli powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cashews and poppy seeds in oil and grinding to a fine paste.
3. Melt the butter in a separate pan. Add the mixed boiled vegetables, green peas and capsicum. Fry on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
4. Add the masala paste and fry for 3 mintues, stirring. Add the water, salt and garam masala. Cook uncovered on a high flame for 2 mintues.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with pulao or naans.
   Serves: 4-6
   Preparation time: 20-25 minutes