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.
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