Avial
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes

Background
Avial is a thick, coconut based mixed vegetable curry which is prepared for special occasions. It is predominantly made in south India, especially in Kerala. This recipe was taught to me by my mom-in-law and is always got ready at home in time for festivals.
Ingredients
- ½ potato cubed
- ½ cup cucumber
- 5 long beans
- 1 cup scarlet gourd chopped
- 1 raw banana
- 1 carrot chopped
- ½ cup elephant foot yam
- 1 drumstick chopped
- A sprig of curry leaves
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ cup curd
- For masala paste:
- 1 cup coconut grated
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 green chilli
- water as required
- For tempering:
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- 2 dried red chillies
- few curry leaves
- Pinch of asafoetida
Instructions
- Blend coconut, jeera and green chilli to a smooth paste by adding water as needed. Keep aside.
- In a large pot, cook potatoes with salt and water. Further add all the other vegetables.
- Add curry leaves, turmeric and mix well.
- Cover and cook the veggies till they are cooked well.
- Add the coconut masala and cook until the raw coconut smell goes away.
- Turn off the flame and add half cup of sour curd. Set aside.
- For tempering, heat 2 tsp coconut oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, dried red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Allow to splutter.
- Pour the tempering onto the avial and mix well.
- Serve hot along with rice.
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