Mixed Vegetable Curry | Family | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional)
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1½ teaspoons ground coriander seeds
• ½ teaspoons ground fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
• ½ teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped onions (optional)
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into half-moons
• 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes or white potatoes
• 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
• ¾ cup water
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups green peas or 2 medium green peppers, chopped
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• ½ cup cashews, lightly toasted
• ½ cup raisins or currants
• 1 banana