HOW TO PREPARE AVIAL A KERALA TRADITIONAL DISH
AVIAL Avial is a traditional and popular dish from Kerala, India. It is a delicious and nutritious mix of various vegetables cooked with coconut and yogurt. This vegetarian dish is known for its unique blend of flavors and is often served as a side dish with rice. Here's a simple recipe for preparing Avial: Ingredients: For the Avial Paste: 1 cup grated coconut 1 green chili 1 small piece of ginger 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup yogurt (curd) A handful of curry leaves For the Avial: 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, pumpkin, drumsticks, yam, etc.), cut into long strips 1/2 cup raw banana, diced 1/2 cup snake gourd, diced 1/2 cup ash gourd, diced 1/2 cup elephant yam, diced 1/2 cup drumsticks, cut into 2-inch pieces Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Water, as needed For Tempering: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2-3 red chilies, broken A pinch of asafoetida (hing) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Avial Paste: a. In a blender, combine grated coconut,...