Kaalan

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Plantain , raw, peeled and diced
	1 cup	Elephant Yam , peeled and diced
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	0.5 teaspoon	Black pepper powder
	1 cup	Yogurt , thick
	0.5 cup	Coconut , grated
	2 teaspoons	Cumin , seeds
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Coconut oil
	—	Salt , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 In a pot, add the diced plantain and yam along with turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt.
2. 2 Add enough water to cover the vegetables and cook until they are tender.
3. 3 While the vegetables are cooking, grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.
4. 4 Once the vegetables are cooked, add the coconut paste to the pot and mix well.
5. 5 Reduce the heat and add the thick yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
6. 6 Cook the mixture on low heat for a few minutes until it thickens. Adjust salt if needed.
7. 7 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves.
8. 8 Pour the tempering over the kaalan and mix well.
9. 9 Serve hot with rice.