Mezhukupuratti (with yam and Raw Banana)

Ingredients:

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• Yam - 1/2kg
• Raw Banana - 1 big
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Coconut Oil - 3 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Red chillies - 3
• Curry leaves - a sprig
• asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp

Method:

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• Cut the veggies into cubes and cook covered for 5 to 10 min in very little water with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt.Stir occasionally with a flat spatula.Do not mash the veggies.

• Heat coconut oil in a non-stick kadai and add mustard seeds.
• When it splutters,add asafoetida powder,curry leaves and red chillies and saute for a sec.
• Add the cooked veggies and allow it to get roasted on a low flame.

Serve with rice and morekootan.