AVIAL (South Indian Vegetables with Yoghurt) - A smooth tasting vegetarian dish Ingredients 1 1/2 lb mixed vegetables 4 fresh green chilis, halved lengthwise 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp tumeric powder 1/4 tsp cumin powder 1 cup freshly grated coconut (or 2/3 cup desicated coconut) 4 - 6 shallots (or 1 small red or brown onion) 1/2 cup plain yoghurt Let's Cook Cut vegetables into cubes or slices. Combine with chilis, salt, tumeric and cumin. Add just enough water to prevent the vegetables from drying out. Cook uncovered in a well- oiled wok or skillet until just cooked. Pound fresh coconut with shallots in a mortar/pestle or food processor. Add to vegetables with yoghurt. (If you are using desicated coconut, add to yoghurt with pounded shallots and then add to vegetables). Serve.