Hot Coconut Vegetables

• ½ red pepper, cut into chunks
• ½ green pepper, cut into chunks
• 10 mushrooms, quartered
• 100g green beans, topped and tailed
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 medium onions, blended in a food processor to a grated consistency
• 200g tinned plum tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric 
• ½ tbsp chilli powder (optional)
• 2 or 3 green chillis, chopped
• 200ml coconut cream
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1. Heat oil and butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2. When sizzling and aromatic add the minced onions and fry until golden colour.
3. Add the tomatoes, salt, turmeric, chilli powder and fresh chillies.
4. Stir together and leave to cook so the tomatoes break down and you are left with a thick paste.
5. Add the mushrooms and beans to the masala and stir. Cook for about five minutes 
6. Pour in the coconut cream and cook gently for a few minutes so the flavours combine.
7. Reduce the heat and leave to cook for about 10 minutes before adding the peppers.
8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if required.
9. Remove from heat and add garam masala and throw in the fresh coriander to serve.