Doodi Subji(Bottle gourd)

Ingredients:
1 medium doodi, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 onion,chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1-2 green chili, slit
1 t ginger, grated
1t garlic, minced
1/2 inch cinnamon
1 clove
1 cardamaom
1/2 t turmeric powder
1 t coriander + cumin powder
1 t goda masala
1 t poppy seeds, soaked in warm water
1/2 t cashew nuts
1/4 C milk or coconut milk

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan to medium heat. Add cinnamon,clove, and cardamom. Add chili, ginger and garlic, and cook for a minute.

2. Add onion, and cook till it is done. Add the powdered spices and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomato and cook till it is mushy, for 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in the vegetable. Add enough water, cover and cook till it is cooked.
5. In the meantime, make a paste of the nuts and poppy seeds. Mix the paste to the vegetable, along with milk or coconut milk. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes before removing from the stove.
Serve with roti or naan.