Aviyal

I was quite happy after making this dish. It’s not everyday that I make an aviyal and it turns out great. I should say that I’m more comfortable cooking Kerala style non veg dishes than the veg ones. I do make the normal stuff like thorans and mezhukkuperatty. Elaborate ones like aviyal and sambar is made only once in a while. Anyways after the success with this aviyal, I’m a bit more comfortable and interested in cooking such kind of dishes.

I am not very sure about what all veggies are there in the traditional recipe. Here in this recipe, I’ve used the veggies that we both like :).

Here is the recipe for aviyal:

1. Assorted veggies – 3 cups, cut lengthwise (refer notes)
2. Water – 1.5 cups
   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
   Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
3. Coconut – 1/2 cup
   Green chilly – 2-3
   Jeera – a pinch
   Water – 1/2 – 1 tbsp
4. Yogurt – 1/4 cup, beaten
5. Coconut oil – 1 tsp
   Salt
   Curry leaves

Grind together the number 3 ingredients into a thick paste. Cook the veggies with number 2 ingredients and salt. When the veggies are 3/4th cooked, add the ground paste. Mix well. Cover and cook till the veggies are done and the raw taste of coconut paste is gone. Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes more and just before removing from the gas, add the coconut oil and curry leaves. Serve hot with rice.

Notes: I used Drumstick, golden cucumber, Pumpkin, carrot & raw plantain (pachakaya). The above qty serves around 4 people.

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