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AVIAL

1/4 lb. beans                           3 green chilies
2 carrots                               1 tsp. rice
2 cucumbers                             1 c. water
2 or 1/2 lb. potatoes                   1 tsp. salt (or more)
1/2 eggplant (1/4 lb)                   1/4 tsp. red pepper powder
1 raw banana                            1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 bell pepper                           1/2 yogurt
2 tomatoes                              1 Tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
1/2 coconut (fresh)                     1 Tbsp. curry leaves (optional)

Wash and cut all vegetables lengthwise 1/2 inch wide, 1 1/2 inches long. Grind coconut, green chilies and rice (soak in water for awhile) adding enough water to make a coarse paste. Cook vegetables in a cup of water adding salt1t, pepper and turmeric. When vegetables are cooked, add the masala paste and stir well. Let the mixture come to a full boil. Remove from stove and add beaten yogurt and more salt if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and curry leaves if available.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14