Avial
Indian

Avial

A vibrant medley of vegetables in a thick coconut and yogurt sauce, spiced with cumin and curry leaves.

Easy45 min

Where it comes from

Avial is a quintessential dish from Kerala, celebrating the region's rich harvest of vegetables and coconut.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

How it's made

  1. 1

    Grind coconut with cumin and green chili into a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Boil vegetables like carrot, drumstick, and yam until tender.

  3. 3

    Mix cooked vegetables with the coconut paste and yogurt.

  4. 4

    Simmer with coconut oil and curry leaves until flavors meld.

  5. 5

    Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

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