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Kerala Avial

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Kerala Avial

A medley of seasonal vegetables in a coconut-yogurt gravy tempered with coconut oil and curry leaves — the pride of every Kerala sadya.

Easy35 minsServes 6

By Chef Tom

#Vegetarian#Kerala#Sadya#Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • Mixed vegetables: drumstick, carrot, beans, raw banana, yam
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup sour yogurt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Curry leaves and turmeric

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the vegetables with turmeric and salt until just tender.

  2. 2

    Grind coconut, cumin and green chilies to a coarse paste.

  3. 3

    Add the coconut paste to the vegetables and mix gently.

  4. 4

    Fold in the whisked yogurt and remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Drizzle raw coconut oil and fresh curry leaves on top.

  6. 6

    Rest for 10 minutes before serving with rice.