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Aviyal

This is an authentic dish and flavor combining lots of nutritious veggies in a thick coconut and curd. It occupies an important place in Kerala cuisine and is a must for Vishu, Onam Sadhya etc.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Vegetables (cut into 1 1/2" pieces) 1/2 to 1 kg:

  • Raw Banana(Pacchakkai)
  • Yellow Pumpkin(Mathan)
  • Ash gourd(Kumbalanga)
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Beans
  • Drumsticks(Muringakkai)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt As reqd
  • Coconut As reqd
  • Curry leaves A few
  • Green chillies A few
  • 1/4 to Curd

Instructions
 

  • Clean and cook the vegetables in water along with salt and turmeric powder.
  • Blend coconut,curry leaves and green chilly and add it to the boiled vegetables and cook till required consistency is reached.
  • :-Make sure water is not too much or else the dish will be watery and not thick when done.
  • Once done, switch off the flame and add thick curd (1/4th or 1/2 cup)and mix.
  • :-If sourness is not as required, u may add lemon juice on top but it should be very little.
  • Finally, add coconut oil on top and serve your aviyal hot.
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