South Indian-Style Kurma
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the curry:

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 2 cups of chopped veggies (potato, carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas)
• 1 and 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig curry leaves-very finely chopped
• 1 large onion-very finely chopped
• 1 large roma tomato
• 1 tsp ground red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Salt-to taste
• 2 Tbsp coriander leaves-finely chopped
• Below serving of homemade kurma masala
• 1 cup water

For the Homemade Kurma Masala:

• 1 and 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 10 cashew nuts
• 1 and 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1 star anise
• 4 cloves
• 2 small sticks cinnamon
• 2 cardamom seeds (discard the green outer skin, use just the seeds)
• 2 Tbsp roasted gram (You get this in Indian Stores)

Plus:

• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 small piece ginger
• 1/3 cup coconut (Shredded/Frozen ans Thawed/Fresh)
• 2 green chilis  {or more for extra spiciness)