1. Put a reasonable sized vessel on the range and heat oil. 2. Put cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and fry for 2-3 minutes. 3. Add onions and green chillies and fry till onions turn brown. 4. Add garlic + ginger paste and fry for a minute or so. 5. Add vegetables and fry for about 3 minutes. 6. Add Water (about a cup or two). 7. Let the vegetables + turmeric powder cook. 8. If you are using canned or frozen vegetables skip the above step. 9. Add coconut paste, khus-khus, salt and wait till cooked. (note: Cook on a low fire)