Easy Avial Recipe: Delicacy Of Kerala

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oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Friday, July 1, 2011, 17:52

Avial or aviyal, a traditional Kerala recipe, is served mainly during Onam Festival. However, the interesting thing about this easy avial recipe is that it can be prepared using any vegetables. So, if you have any many vegetables left, prepare this healthy curry that goes well with rice or rotis.

Here is the easy avial recipe for your weekend curry.

Kerala Aviyal Recipe:

Ingredients:

Vegetables (Yam, drumsticks, beans, carrot, raw plantain, cucumber, potaotoes, gourds, brinjal) – all cut into 1 inch length.
Salt for taste

Masala For Avial Recipe:

Tamarind paste: 1 tsp (optional)
Green Chillies: 7-8
Red Chilli Powder: ' tsp
Turmeric Powder: ¼ tsp
Grated Fresh Coconut: 1 medium size cup

Seasoning For Avial Recipe:

Coconut Oil: 2 tbsb
Cumin Seeds: ¼ tsp
Curry Leaves: 8-10

Method:

Cook the vegetables in boiled water to which a little salt has been added.
Grind all the masala ingredients to a fine paste.
Heat coconut oil in a thick pan. Add curry leaves.
Add the ground masala to this oil.
Tip in the vegetables and cook again. (with lid closed)
Check consistency, add water and salt if required.

Tasty Avial is ready to savour.