Preparation

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Peel and chop the carrot and yam into batons of 4 cm length.

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Peel and cut the potato into batons. String the beans and slice into halves.

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Peel, deseed and cut the winter squash (ash-gourd) into similar sized batons.

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Fill 1/2 cup water in a medium sized saucepan. Add the carrot and yam. Once this comes to a simmer, cover and cook for 3 minutes.

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Then, add the other vegetables along with 1/4 cup water, half teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until all vegetables are cooked, but not falling apart.

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While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the spice paste using grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chillies.

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Take the ingredients in a small blender jar along with 2-3 tablespoons of water and blend to a smooth paste.

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Add this paste to the cooked vegetables in the pan.

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Mix gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is nearly dry, and clinging to the cooked vegetables.

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Remove into a bowl and serve hot with steamed rice.