Vegetarian Sri Lankan Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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