Saturday, September 1, 2012

Aviyal

 
Avial is a curd and coconut based gravy which goes well with steamed rice. Vegetables which are usually used are yellow and white pumpkin, carrot, beans.
To know more about this lovely dish click here and continue reading to learn how to prepare this lovely recipe.
 
Ingredients
White and yellow pumpkin 1/2 cup
Carrot 1
Beans 3-4
Salt as required
 
Grind to fine paste
Fresh grated coconut 1 cup
Green chilly 3
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Curd 1 cup
 
For Seasoning
Coconut oil 1 tsp
Curry leaves few
 
 
Method
Peel and cut all vegetables in the shape of finger.
Cook above vegetables with little water and salt,once it is cooked remove from heat and then add the ground masala of coconut green chilly cumin seeds and curd and mix well.
Finally season with curry leaves and mix gently.
Your yummy avial is ready to be served with steamed rice.
 
Suggestions
Yam can also be added to the avial.
Add the ground masala once the vegetables are boiled and removed from heat, otherwise the yogurt will curdle.
If you do not like the smell of coconut oil, do not season the avial, leave it as it is, seasoning with other cooking oil will spoil the taste.
 
 
 
 
 

2 comments:

  1. Delicious Aviyal... THanks for linking to my event... Expecting more recipes from you :)

    Cheers,
    Sharanya
    Sharans Samayalarai

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  2. thanx sharan :) sure will try linking more recipes

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