Kalan...

INGREDIENTS:
 
Raw plantain or elephant yam  - 1/2 lb.
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
Green chilies  - 2, slit.
Salt  - 1/2 tsp.
Grated coconut  - 1/2 cup.
Cumin seeds  - 1/2 tsp.
Red chilies  - 2-3.
Yogurt  - 1 cup.
Coconut oil  - 2 tbsp.
Curry leaves  - 1 sprig.

METHOD:

Peel and slice the plantain in to pieces.  Mix together the slices, slit green chilies, half the turmeric, part of the salt and enough water to cook the plantain.  Grind together the grated coconut, rest of turmeric powder, cumin seeds and red chilies to fine paste.  When the bananas are cooked, add ground mixture, beaten yogurt, curry leaves and more salt, if needed.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, till the mixture becomes quite thick.  Add the coconut oil, mix thoroughly and remove from heat.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"