AVIAL

Avial is one of my favourite kerala onam sadhya recipe and usually prepared with seasonal vegetables. Its an integral part of kerala cuisine prepared as a side for everyday meals or on special occasions and festivals like onam and vishu. 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

1Carrot

1 Drumstick

5-6 Colocasia/Chemb

1/4 kg ElephantYam/Chena

10 nos French Beans

1/4 cup resh Coconut   grated
1 sprig Curry Leaves
5-7 Green Chili slit into half
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1/ cup  Tamarind Water
Salt to taste
1 tsp Coconut Oil 

 

Method

Grind coconut , cumin ,  turmeric and salt and coarsely and keep aside.
Cut all the vegetables into 2 inch strips .

Cook vegetables and chillies with turmeric and salt .
When vegetables are cooked add the coconut mixture, tamarind water  and curry leaves.
Mix everything well together and simmer for 5 minutes.
Finish with coconut oil and serve.