Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Avial
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 200g ash gourd, cubed
- • 2 drumsticks, cut into 5cm pieces
- • 200g raw plantain, sliced
- • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
- • 3 green chilies
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/2 cup sour yogurt
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 8 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coarsely grind the coconut with the green chilies and cumin seeds; set aside.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the ash gourd, drumsticks, and plantain in a wide pan with salt and a splash of water until just tender.
3
Phase 3
Add the ground coconut masala and cook 5 minutes so the flavours meld.
4
Phase 4
Lower the heat and stir in the yogurt; do not let it boil.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle the raw coconut oil over the top with the curry leaves, cover, and rest 5 minutes; serve with rice.