Aviyal- Do I need to introduce this humble dish ? Originated from Kerala this dish is world famous now. Its health effects are enormous. Its taste quotient is high. It is a regular in every sadya.
Early on duringmy childhood I never liked Aviyal. But then which kid likes veggies? But now I just love them. I can just have a plate of aviyal for my lunch without rice or roti.
All those who are new to this dish, do try it.
INGREDIENTS:
All the veggies are given in cup measurement. The veggies should be cut lengthwise into inch long pieces.
Drumstick – 2 (peeled and cut into inch long pieces)
Brinjal – 1/4 cup
Elephant Yam – 1/4 cup
Potato – 1/4 cup
Carrot – 1/4 cup
Hyacinth Bean (Amara payar) – 1/4 cup
Pumpkin – 1/4 cup
Plantain – 1/4 cup
Snake Gourd – 1/4 cup
Cucumber ( Vellarikya) – 1/4 cup
Tomato (Ripe ) – 2 big
Coconut – 1 cup
Cumin – 1 tsp
Green Chilly – 2-3
Curry Leaves – 1-2 stem
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Coconut Oil – 1 tblsp (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a blender, blend together coconut, green chilly with cumin.
- Add a little water and turmeric and blend till fine smooth paste.
- In a big pan, take all the chopped and cleaned veggies.
- Add curry leaves and salt.
- Add the blended paste with little water.
- Switch on the flame on high till the water starts boiling.
- Once it has reached boiling point, lower the flame and close the lid.
- Let the veggies cook on low flame.
- Give occasional stir till the veggies are soft and cooked.
- Optionally toss in the coconut oil around or make a tadka with mustard and mix well. Serve.
TIPS:
- All veggies need not be peeled and should be scraped like snake gourd and drumstick.
- Some people do not prefer to peel pumpkin and carrot.
- Some veggies need not be peeled at all like brinjal, tomatoes and hyacinth bean.
- Veggies like yam, potato and plantain have to be peeled.
- Use ripe tomatoes only.
- The water content of the veggies are enough to cook if required add little water from the blender jar.
- You can keep the consistency of the aviyal as you like. Usually it is little pasty . It is neither runny nor very dry.(as seen in pic)
- Adding coconut oil at the end gives the aviyal that extra kick. You can skip this step.