Avial
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Avial

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 4 cups mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, beans, raw banana, yam), cut into 2-inch sticks
  • • 1 cup grated coconut
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 3 green chilies
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1/2 cup sour curd
  • • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • • 10 curry leaves
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the vegetables with turmeric, salt, and a little water until just tender.

2
Phase 2

Coarsely grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies.

3
Phase 3

Add the ground mixture to the vegetables and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the curd, drizzle the coconut oil over, scatter the curry leaves, and remove from heat without boiling.