- Heat a pan and saute all the spices until it gives a light aroma. 
- Let them cool and ground them in mortar and pestle or lightly crush them in a mixer. 
- Heat oil in a pan. 
- Add in the spice mixture and give it a stir. Do this on medium to slow flame, or else they will burn. 
- Now add the bay leaves, vegetables and mix. 
- Add the green chillies, sugar, salt, turmeric and mix everything. 
- Pour enough water and milk and let the vegetables cook on slow. 
- Let this cook until the vegetables are done and the water is almost dried up.