Cauliflower and Peas Curry (Phoolgobhi Aur Mutter ki Kari)

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Ingredients :
2 teacups cauliflower, small florets
1 teacup boiled green peas
2 bay leaves
2 tomatoes
2 tsp fresh curds
2 tbsp cashewnuts, chopped
½ tsp sugar
3 tbsp ghee or refined oil
Salt to taste

For the paste :
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp coconut, grated
5 garlic cloves
2 coriander seeds
1 tsp jeera
12 mm (½ ") piece ginger 
2 tsp khus khus
6 red chillies

Method :
Keep the tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove and blend into a puree.
Heat the ghee, put the cauliflower florets and gently fry for 6 to 7 minutes. Take out and keep aside.
In the same ghee, put the bay leaves and paste and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. 
Put the tomato puree and curds and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Put the cauliflower, cashewnuts, green peas, sugar, ½ cup of water and salt and cook for 5 to 7 minutes till the vegetables becomes soft.
Ready to serve.