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    Avial

    Jan 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment

    My 48th recipe, "Avial", steamed veggies flavored with coconut and yogurt. A dish that proves that vegetables can be delicious without much fuss. Though this dish is common in all of the South Indian cuisines, it always has a special place in Kerala. This dish is considered as an essential part of the Sadya, the Keralite vegetarian feast. Though I have tasted avial as a side dish for rice many times, this is the first time I tried it as a side dish for adai. I now realize why adai and avial are such a famous combo. It was extremely delicious and I simply loved it 🙂

    avial

    Avial

    avial

    Avial

    Revathi Palani
    Avial is a healthy South Indian side. Steamed Veggies flavored with Coconut, Yogurt and other Indian Spices. It is usually served as side for Adai.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Bowls Mixed veggies
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ⅓ Cup Curd | Yogurt

    To Grind

    • ½ Cup Coconut (Roughly chopped)
    • 1 Tbsp Jeera
    • 2 small Green chilli

    Instructions
     

    • First cut all the veggies into 1 inch long strips. I used carrots, pumpkin, drumstick, raw banana, beans. You can use potatoes, broad beans, yam or other veggies you love. Also, grind the items mentioned under "To grind" along with ½ cup of water to get a fine paste.
      <br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cut1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cut2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%"><br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-grind1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-grind2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">
    • Add the veggies to a large pan, add about 1 Cup of water, turmeric powder, curry leaves and cook covered until 50% done. Now add about 1 Tbsp of coconut oil and leave it closed until it is 90% cooked.
      <br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%"><br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook3.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook4.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">
    • Add the coconut paste, salt and remaining 1 Tbsp coconut oil to the veggies and mix nicely. Cook in high flame for 1 min.
      <br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">
    • Add the yogurt to the veggies, give a nice stir and cook for about 30 secs. Turn off the heat.
      <br><br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add3.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add4.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">
    • Serve hot with adai.<br><img src="//revi.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/avial-1.jpg" alt="avial" width="100%">

    Notes | FAQ

    - While cooking the veggies take care not to overcook or under cook them.
    - For making it Vegan, skip the Curd / Yogurt and instead add strips of raw mango along with other veggies.
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