2 lbs. mixed vegetables (French beans, carrots, peas, potatoes & cauliflower)
2 onions, chopped
10 mild red chilies
10 tsp. poppy seeds
7 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1" piece fresh root ginger, grated
2 oz. melted butter
1/2 tsp. curry powder
7 oz. plain yogurt
3 tbsp. whipped cream
1 tsp. sugar
Salt to taste

1. Prepare and cook the mixed vegetables according to their type, breaking or cutting large ones into bite sized pieces.

2. Grind the onions, chilies, poppy seeds, garlic, turmeric and ginger to a paste.

3. Melt butter in a heavy based saucepan. Add the paste and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further few minutes. Then add the vegetables and water. Bring to the boil and cook for a few minutes.

4. Stir in the yogurt, cream, sugar and salt, heat gently then serve hot with pita bread, naan, etc.