A thick mixed vegetable dish from Kerala made with coconut paste, curry leaves, and raw coconut oil. One of the essential dishes in a Kerala Sadya (feast).
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Instructions
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1
Cut all vegetables into long uniform strips. Cook with turmeric and salt until just tender.
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2
Grind coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies into a coarse paste.
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3
Add the coconut paste to the vegetables and mix gently. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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4
Remove from heat and stir in beaten yogurt.
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5
Add raw coconut oil and fresh curry leaves. Do not boil after adding yogurt.
Did You Know?
Legend credits the warrior Bhima from the Mahabharata with inventing avial when he mixed all available vegetables together while in exile.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pan
- grinder
The Story Behind Avial
Avial is traditionally attributed to the Mahabharata period. It is an essential part of the Kerala Sadya and also popular in Tamil Nadu as aviyal.
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