Avial is traditional Kerala Style mix vegetable recipe made with coconut. Avial is a dish which is believed to have been originated from South India and is common in Kerala, and Udupi cuisine. It is a thick mixture of vegetables and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Avial is considered an essential part of the Sadya, the Keralite vegetarian feast. Vegetables commonly used in avial are elephant yam, plantain, pumpkin, carrots, beans, drum sticks, snake gourd etc. Traditionally use of curd is significant in the recipe but some people prefer to skip curd or substitute it with raw mango or tamarind pulp. This dish can be made into a gravy or be made into a semi-solid side dish. It is generally eaten with rice.
Today i am sharing the most easiest recipe of Avial which is somewhere derived from Archana’s Kitchen. The recipe is quick, simple and fuss free. Though the dish requires a typical style of vegetable cutting, that is length wise, hence the preparation time is a bit tiring. The vegetables are steamed an for that you can use a simple steamer or can even do it in pressure cooker. Make sure the vegetables are cooked accurately without turning mushy. So let us quickly move on to the recipe and do not forget to share your feedback with me in comments below.
Ingredients :
250 grams Ash gourd (White Pumpkin/ Kaddu)
2 Drumstick
2 Carrots
10 Green beans (French Beans)
1 Raw Banana
2 Potatoes
250 grams Elephant yam
Note : All the vegetables should be washed, peeled and cut lengthwise.
1 Fresh coconut
2-3 Green Chilies
2 sprig Curry leaves
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 tablespoons Coconut Oil
Salt , to taste
Method :
Steam all the vegetables with salt. Meanwhile make the Coconut Base for the Avial. Take coconut pieces, green chilies, cumin seeds, curry leaves into the mixer. Add a little water and blend to make a smooth paste. Pour the coconut paste to the steamed vegetables, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and give it a stir. Season with salt as per taste, and serve hot with steamed rice and sambhar.
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 40 minutes |
Servings |
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- 250 grams Ash Gourd (White Pumpkin) peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces, lengthwise
- 2 Drumsticks peeled and cut length wise
- 2 Carrots peeled and cut length wise
- 8-10 French Beans cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Raw Banana peeled and cut length wise
- 2 Potatoes peeled and diced
- 250 grams Elephant Yam / Suran peeled and cut length wise
- 1.5 cup coconut chopped or grated
- 3-4 Green Chilies slit
- 2 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- salt to taste
Ingredients
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- Wash, peel and cut vegetables as mentioned. Collect them all and steam them together with salt and 1 sprig curry leaves in a wok, steamer or pressure cooker (whichever suits you)
- Meanwhile prepare the coconut paste. For that collect coconut pieces or grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds and 1 sprig curry leaves in a mixer , and some water and grind to make a smooth paste.
- Collect the prepared coconut paste in a bowl and keep aside.
- Once the vegetables are done, pour the coconut paste and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and give a nice mix.
- Season with salt as per taste and turn off the stove.
- Serve the Avial hot with steamed rice and sambhar to make a complete meal.
If you like this delicious Kerala Style mix vegetable recipe, then try making at home and experience the gastronomy of South India. Do share your feedback with me in comments below.
1 comment
Avial is a staple side dish for meals in South India, especially in Kerala. You have captured the recipe in a beautiful way..Thank You for this wonderful post…