Vegetable Curry with Potato, Pumpkin, Carrot and Peas

You can vary the vegetables in this curry dish.

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large brown onion, finely chopped

1/2 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 or 2 red chillies, finely chopped

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 medium potatoes, cut into small uniform-sized cubes

2 large carrots, cut into small pieces

1 medium size wedge of pumpkin or 1 butternut pumpkin, cut into small uniform-sized cubes
1/2 to 1 cup peas

1 teaspoon salt

1 to 2 teaspoons garam masala

Heat oil over medium heat.  Add onions, chillies and ginger.  Stir and fry 5 to 10 minutes until onions are softened.

Add the turmeric and salt.  Mix well.

Add the potatoes, pumpkin and carrots. Mix well and cover.  Simmer over medium heat until vegetables are just tender. 

Add the salt and garam masala to the vegetables.  Mix well.  cook for 1 or 2 minutes.  

Serves 4 to 6.