Flavors of India

Avial(Mixed Vegetable) (Keral)

        Ingredients

·         Yam: -                                                                                               150 gm.
·         Ash gourd:-                                                                                       150 gm.
·         Raw bananas: -                                                                                 2 piece  
·         Drumstick veggies :-                                                                          2 piece
·         Potato:-                                                                                             1 piece
·         Carrot:-                                                                                              2 piece
·         Peas:-                                                                                                1/2 cup
·         Curd(Sour):-                                                                                         1 cup
·         Turmeric powder:-                                                                              1/2 tsp
·         Curry leaves:-                                                                                        9-10      
·         Coconut/refine oil:-                                                                            1/4 cup 
·         Salt:-                                                                                                   to taste

For paste:

·         Coconut:-                                                                                               1/2

·         Green chili:-                                                                                   2-3 piece

·         Cumin seeds:-                                                                                     1tsp.

 

Process:

1.      Grind together the coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds to make a fine paste, adding very little water. Mix the curd to the ground paste and keep aside.

2.      Peel and chop all the vegetables into medium pieces.

3.      Cook the vegetables with very little water, salt, turmeric powder and 2-3 curry leaves.

4.      Heat the oil. Add curry leaves, cooked vegitabals, turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Add the past and stir well. Cook for 5min.

5.      Serve hot with rice.

* You may add more vegetables in it.

*You may garnish with grated coconut.
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