1. Grind together the coconut, green chillies and cummin seeds to make a fine paste, adding very little water.Mix the curd to the ground paste and keep aside.

2. Peel and chop all the vegetables into 3-inch lengths.

3. Cook the vegetables separately with very little water in a heavy-bottomed vessel.

4. Mix all the cooked vegetables together with salt and turmeric powder.

5. Add the paste and heat through, taking care to prevent curdling.

6. Add the 1/4 cup coconut oil and curry leaves and mix well. Donot heat.

Serve hot with rice.