firstly, heat oil and saute onions till they change colour.
also saute ginger and garlic.
further add roughly chopped tomatoes, cashews and saute well.
cool down the mixture completely and blend smooth.
in the same kadai, heat oil and saute bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cloves.
now add chili powder and turmeric and saute.
pour the prepared onion-tomato paste and cook.
furthermore, add coriander powder, cumin powder and salt.
add curd keeping and stir continuously.
now add mixed vegetables and water.
cover and cook the vegetables for 15 minutes.
add crushed kasuri methi, cream, garam masala and coriander leaves. mix well.
finally, serve veg handi or veg diwani handi with tandoori roti, naan or rice.