Vegetarian Sri Lankan Stew

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 serrano chili, slit lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 (6 1/4 ounce) can coconut milk
• salt
• 2 cups green beans, cut to 1 inch length
• 2 cups carrots, cut lengthwise to 1 inch length
• 2 cups potatoes, cut long and thin to 1 inch length

1. Cook the green beans, carrots and potatoes separately in the microwave al dente.
2. In a saucepan or wok over medium heat add the oil. Then add onions, garlic and chili and saute until softened (about 5 mins).
3. Stir in all the spices and cook until aromatic (about 2 mins).
4. Add the coconut milk and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to keep it simmering.
5. Add the vegetables and simmer on low heat until stew has desired consistency.
6. Serve warm over Basmati rice.

cooking oil, yellow onion, garlic, serrano chili, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, coconut milk, salt, green beans, carrots, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-sri-lankan-stew-514068 (may not work)