MALABAR AVIAL

Though Kerala is the home of Avial, No South Indian feast is 

complete without a serving of this delectable and wholesome dish.

As a contains nearly half a dozen vegetables thrown into it

we can confidently say it is one of the most balanced and 

nutritious vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine...


INGREDIENTS

• PUMPKIN
• ASH GOURD
• YAM
• CLUSTER BEANS 
• FRENCH BEANS           -        1 KG OF ALL THESE
• POTATO                                     VEGETABLES
• CARROT
• BRINJAL
• SNAKE GOURD
• DRUMSTICK
• GRATED COCONUT      -2 CUPS
• CURD                               -2-2 1/2  CUPS
• CUMIN SEEDS                -1/2 TEASPOON
• COCONUT OIL                -2 TABLESPOONS
• GREEN CHILLIES           -4
• CURRY LEAVES              - A FEW SPRIGS
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Cut all the vegetables into 1 1/2 inch bits,approximately 1/2 an inch thick.
• Microwave all the vegetables with a little water for 10 minutes or pressure cook them till done.
• Grind together the coconut,chillies,cumin seeds and little curd in a mixer.
• Add the ground mixture to the cooked vegetables.
• Add the rest of the beaten curds and salt to taste.
• Bring to a boil .
• Remove from heat.
• Season with curry leaves and pour the coconut oil over the dish and give a light stir.
• Serve with rice,sambar and fried pappadams.
• Avial is a great side dish for Venn Pongal too...