Moru Kalan

Method

1. Put raw bananas and yam in a deep non-stick pan, add 2 cups of water, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and bring it to a boil. Cook till both the vegetables are tender.
2. Grind together coconut, 1½ tsps cumin seeds and green chillies in mixer into smooth paste. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add yogurt and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick wok, add ½ tsp cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies and saute till the seeds splutter.
4. Add ground paste-yogurt mixture, mix well. Add salt and mix.
5. Add this to bananas and yam and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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