Avial , Traditional South Indian Vegetable Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Avial Recipe (Aviyal) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4.00 servings
Ingredients
To Be Ground To A Smooth Paste
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4 green chilli , roughly chopped
1/4 cup water
Other Ingredients For Avial
1/2 cup drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo) , cut into 25 mm. pieces
1/2 cup long french beans , cut into 25 mm. pieces
1/2 cup carrot , cut into 25 mm pieces
1/2 cup yam (suran) , cut into 25 mm pieces
1/2 cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes cubes
1 raw banana , peeled and cut into 25 mm pieces
1/2 cup brinjal (baingan / eggplant) cubes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 cup fresh curd (dahi) , beaten
2 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
Method
For avial
- To make avial, combine the drumsticks with ¼ cup of water and cover and cook on a medium flame till they are half done.
- Add french beans, carrots, yam (suran) , red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu), raw banana, brinjal (baingan / eggplant) , boiling water and salt.
- Mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame till the vegetables are almost done (approx. 10 to 12 minutes).
- In a separate bowl put fresh curd (dahi), add the prepared coconut paste and mix well.
- Add coconut paste curd mixture to the cooked vegetables.
- Add coconut oil, turmeric powder, curry leaves and mix well.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve avial hot with steamed rice, sambar, pickle for a complete south indian meal.
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