Avial- Vegetables in coconut sauce

I don't think this kerala delicacy needs any introduction. The unusual medley of vegetables, makes this curry not only tasty but also visually appealing as well. This potpourri of vegetables is best served with a bowl of steamed rice.

Avial recipe

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time- 15mins

Serves-4

Ingredients:

Drumsticks- 2, cubed

Green beans- chopped

Raw banana- 1,cubed

Peas- about 1/4 cup

Salt- to taste
Thick curd- 1/2 cup

For the paste:

Grated fresh coconut- 6-7tbsp

Green chillies- 2

Jeera or cumin seeds- 1tsp

Turmeric- 1/4tsp

A little water

For the seasoning:

Coconut oil- 1tbsp

Jeera- 1/2tsp

Hing- A big pinch

Curry leaves- 1 sprig

Method:

• Par boil all the vegetables and keep aside.
• Grind the coconut, green chillies, turmeric and jeera with a little water to a coarse paste.
• Add the ground paste and 1/4 cup of water to the par boiled vegetables and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add salt and curds and simmer for 5 mins.
• Heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
• Once they sputter add the hing and curry leaves.
• Fry till the curry leaves are crisp and add the seasoning to the boiling mixture.
• Take off the heat and serve hot with rice.