and/or 1-2 fresh red chillies, de-seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 potato, or other thickener if needed, peeled and cut into chunks
500g/18oz vegetables, prepared as appropriate and roughly chopped
1-1.5 litres/1戮-2戮 pints) vegetable or chicken stock, or vegetable cooking water, or a mixture of water and milk
freshly ground black pepper
or 1 tsp or more curry paste or curry powder or spices, e.g. cumin, fennel seeds, cinnamon, etc
salt
2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil, or 30g/1oz butter
1 bouquet garni