1/3 cup plus two tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
3 teaspoons poppy seeds
6 cloves
2 bay leaves
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups basmati rice
2 1/3 cups water
2 small russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
10 ounces frozen peas