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Authentic Kerala Aviyal ~ Mixed Vegetables in Coconut and Yogurt Gravy

Kerala Aviyal or Avial Recipe: 

Preparation & Cooking Time : 20 - 25 mins   

Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients :

Mixed Vegetables : 2.5 - 3 cups (like carrots, beans, potatoes, drumsticks, snake gourd, plantain, yellow cucumber, bottle gourd)

Thick Yogurt : 1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Grind Together :

Fresh Coconut : 3/4 to 1 cup

Green Chillies : 4 to 6

Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp

Onion : 1 small or Shallots: 6

For Tempering :

Coconut Oil : 1 tbsp

Curry Leaves : 1 sprig

Method :

1. In a saucepan, add the chopped vegetables, turmeric powder and water and cook till almost done. 

2. Grind the coconut, onion, cumin seeds and green chillies into a paste. Add this mixture to the cooked vegetables and mix well. 

3. Then add some salt to it and let it cook for a few minutes. 

4. Now add the beaten curd and switch off the flame. Combine well.

5. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil for seasoning. Add the curry leaves and saute for a couple of seconds. 

6.Add this seasoning to the avial and mix well.Serve with rice.