Aviyal

 

Avial is a dish, prepared with mixed veggies in coconut base , Which is believed to have been originated from the Indian state of Kerala .  It is common in Kerala as well as Tamil cuisine and Udupi cuisine.

 

 

Aviyal

Chopped Mixed Veg : 3 cups

Green chilly : 2

Grated coconut : 3 tbsp

Cumin Seeds : ¼ tsp

Fresh curd : ½ cup

Rice flour : 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder : 2 pinches

Slat to taste

Curry leaves : few

Coconut Oil : 1 tsp

        Cook Veggies with turmeric powder in less water .  Meanwhile,  grind coconut + cumin seeds + green chillies to a smooth paste.

Add coconut paste + rice flour + salt  with cooked veggies and give a nice boil.

Remove from heat .

Add raw coconut oil + Curry leaves with arc. Mix nicely.

Place a plantain leaf to cover the Aviyal vessel and close with the lid.  

Covering with plantain leaf gives a wonderful flavor to the Aviyal.

Let it cool.  Add churned curd and mix nicely. 

Serve with Adai or Mixed rice varieties .

Note :

You can use any mixed veggies like Potato, Beans, Broad beans, Carrot, Peas, Drumstick, Raw Banana, Ash gourd, Brinjal etc.

Variation :

1. Use tamarind paste while cooking and omit adding curd at the end.

2. At the final stage , add curd and heat the Aviyal till it becomes warm.