Mixed Vegetable Niramish (Lubra)

Peel and cut the vegetables into cubes.
In a saucepan place the papaya, palwals, bananas, white-gourd, salt and ground spices.
Add water to cover the vegetables.
Cook over the moderate heat.
When vegetables are half-cooked add the aubergine and pumpkin.
Cook till the vegetables are soft.
Add sugar and lemon juice.
In a saucepan heat the oil.
Put in the panchforan, bay leaf, onion, garlic and green chilies, stir and fry till the onions are brown.
Add the vegetables simmers for 1 minute.
Serve hot with boiled rice or chapatti.