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INGREDIENTS:

Ash gourd  -  1/2 pound (225 gm).
Haricot beans (red) - 1/4 pound (115 gm).
Green chilies - 3-4.
Cumin powder  - 1/4 tsp.
Salt -  1 tsp.
Coconut milk, 2nd milk  -  2 to 3 cups.
Coconut milk, 1st milk  -  1 cup.
Curry leaves  - 2 sprig.
Coconut oil  - 2 tbsp.

METHOD: 

Remove the skin and cut the gourd in to cubes.  Cook the beans,green chilies, cumin powder in the second milk.  When its half cooked add the ash gourd, salt , 1 sprig curry leaves and cook till tender and all the water is absorbed.  Stir in the first coconut milk and bring to boil. Add the coconut oil and the remaining curry leaves.  Mix well and remove from heat.  Serve hot. 

VARIATION:
Potato, tender jack, bread fruit can be substitued for this recipe.