Masala kootu

Ingredients:
1tbsp channa dal
1 tbsp coriander seeds
4 cardamom
4 cloves
1/2 stick cinnamon
1tsp oil
3/4 tsp red chili powder
3 tbsp shredded coconut
2 onions medium size
1 tsp cilantro
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp tender whole chana dal (pottu kadalai)
1 carrot
1/4 cauliflower
2 medium size potatoes
2 drumsticks
1 small frozen packet diced mixed vegetables
1 tsp salt or according to taste
5 curry leaves

Method: Fry channa dal, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and when this turns golden colour add red chili and two tablespoons of shredded coconut. Fry the mixture and allow it to cool and grind it with cilantro into a smooth paste.
Dice the vegetables.
Cook all the vegetables with salt. Once the veggies are cooked add the ground paste.
Now grind the poppy seeds, one tablespoon shredded coconut, and tender channa into smooth paste. Mix them with the vegetables.
Take a frying pan and add one teaspoon of oil, mustard, curry leaves, and onions. When the onions are translucent, add it to the vegetable mixture. Allow it to boil for a minute.
Serve hot with rice or chapati.