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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cut1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cut2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%"><br><br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-grind1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/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="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook2.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%"><br><br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-cook3.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/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="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add1.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/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="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add3.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">&nbsp;<img src="//revisfoodography.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/av-add4.jpg" alt="avial" width="48%">
  • Serve hot with adai.<br><img src="//revisfoodography.com/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.