IDLI MALAI KORMA

Ingredients:
Idlis - 2 (cut into 4 each)
Mixed vegetables - 200 gms 
(peas, carrots, french beans and potatoes)
Raisins - 1 tbsp
Ghee - 3 tbsp
Onions - 2 (chopped)
Ginger - 1 tsp (finely chopped)
Yoghurt - 1/2 cup (hung)
Cashew nut paste - 1 tbsp
Poppy seeds - 2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Green chilli - 1 (chopped)
Coriander seeds  - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Tomato puree - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp

For Garnishing:
Coriander leaves (chopped)
Cream - 1/2 cup

Method:

• Cube the carrots, string the beans and dice them. Dice the potatoes.
• Parboil all the vegetables including the peas.
• Grind together cashew nut paste, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin and green chilli to a fine paste.
• Heat oil and fry onions till they are light brown. Add chilli powder and turmeric and fry for a few seconds.
• Add ginger, tomato puree and fry again till the oil separates.
• Add the ground paste, salt and yoghurt.
• Cook till the oil separates again. Add the idlis, parboiled vegetables, raisins, one cup of water and cook for 5 minutes over a low flame.
• Remove from flame, sprinkle garam masala and stir in cream.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.