Vegetable Ishtew

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled,washed and chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled,washed and cut into 1 inch size cubes
• 7 -8 French beans, washed and cut into 1 inch long pieces
• 2 medium onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped
• 14 medium cauliflower, washed and broken into florets
• 10 -12 fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
• 4 green chilies, washed,stems removed and slit
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks (one-inch)
• 2 star anise
• 4 cloves
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 cups coconut milk
• salt
• garam masala powder