Avial

Description
Madras Style Vegetables

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup green peas, thawed
 * 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
 * 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
 * 1 green plantain, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch strips
 * 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
 * 1 cup green beans, french cut
 * 10 fresh curry leaves
 * 1 tsp. turmeric powder
 * 1/2 cup ground coconut
 * 6 green chilies, seeded and minced
 * 1 tsp. cumin seeds
 * 1/2 cup plain yogurt
 * salt to taste
 * 1 tsp coconut oil

Directions

 * In a large saucepan combine the peas, carrots, squash, plantain, bell peppers, beans, turmeric and curry leaves.
 * Add a cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered until vegetables are tender and have absorbed all the liquid (10 minutes).
 * Do not let the vegetables get too mushy. The slight crunch of the vegetables adds to the flavor of the dish.
 * In a bowl whisk the yogurt and set aside.
 * In a blender mix the coconut, chilies and cumin seeds into a paste using very little water.
 * Add this to the yogurt and mix the salt into this seasoned yogurt.
 * Add to the cooked vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle the coconut oil and mix well taking care not to break the vegetables.
 * Cover and simmer over very low heat until the mixture is warmed through. Serve hot.