AVIYAL

Aviyal

Aviyal is a delicious preparation made with mixed vegetables, curd, and coconut and seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. It is a fantastic side dish for rice.

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Ingredients

• .Ash gourd -3/4 cup
• .Cucumber - 1 cup
• .Carrot -1
• .Drumstick -1
• .Beans -6-7
• .Raw plantain -1
• .Elephant foot yam -100 grams
• .Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• Salt-as required

For grinding

• .Grated coconut - 1 cup
• .Green chilli -3
• .Curd -1/2 cup

For seasoning

• .Coconut oil - 2-3 tsp
• .Curry leaves - few

Method 

STEP-1

.Peel the skin and cut all the vegetables into 2 inch long piece.

STEP-2
.Coarsely grind grated coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds. Keep it aside.

STEP-3
.Cook the vegetables adding salt , turmeric powder and ¼ of yougurt.

.The vegetables should be soft but not mushy. (use very less water and cook)

STEP-4
.Add the grounded coconut paste and cook for a few minutes.

STEP-5

.Add remaining curd and mix well

STEP-6

.Remove from flame.

STEP-7
. Check for salt. 

STEP-8

.Season with coconut oil and curry leaves.


Tip

You can skip curd, if you are adding raw mangoes or add according to the sourness you want. But I love curd.