Mixed vegetable Balti

INGREDIENTS Scant 1 cup split yellow peas 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon onion seeds 2 onion, sliced 115 g zucchini, sliced 115 g potatoes, cut into 1 cm cubes 115 g carrots, sliced 1 small eggplant 225g tomatoes, chopped 1  cups water 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon salt 2 fresh green chilies, sliced 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS Put the split peas in a pan and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Drain the peas and keep warm. Heat the oil in a pan then add the onion seeds and sautй until they pop. Add the onions and stir fry over medium heat until golden brown. Add the zucchini, potatoes, carrots and eggplant to the pan. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, water, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, chilies, garam masala and the reserve split peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro into the vegetables. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve at once.