Vegetables in Spiced Coconut Milk

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2 peeled waxy potatoes

2 peeled carrots

3/4 cups sliced onion

2 fresh green chiles, serrano or Thai, split lengthwise

Ground Masala:

4 teaspoons coriander

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, finely ground with a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder

1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon

3 whole cloves

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup cauliflower florets

1/2 cup cut up green beans, 1-inch lengths

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup frozen peas

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 dried red chiles

12 to 18 fresh curry leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or onion