Aviyal

Aviyal is another traditional dishes of Kerala.. Though there are variations of Aviyal prepared in other South Indian states, Aviyal prepared in Kerala differs from them in the fact that it is made thick with very little gravy.

Main thing about Aviyal is that there is no definite list of vegetables to be used for making it.. Any vegetable that we can get can be used in making it.. Also another interesting fact to note is that, any vegetable that you use for making Aviyal should be cut into uniformally long and semi thick slices.. Aviyal is one of the most favorite dishes of me and my family. Here is the recipe.. Try this out..

Preperation Time: 20-25 min

Ingredients:
Coconut - 1 1/2 cup
Raw Plantain - 1 cup
Cucumber - 1 cup
Raw Mango - 1/2 cup slices
Long Beans - 1 Cup
Drumstick - 2 nos
Yam - 1 cup
Green Chillies - 3 nos
Jeera seeds - 1 tsp
Shellots - 2 nos
Turmeric Pwdr - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Pwdr - 3/4 tsp
Salt for Taste
Curry Leaves
Coconut Oil
Water - 2 cups

Preperation Method:
1) Blend coconut, jeera, shellots and 1 green chilly slightly.
2) Cut all the vegetables into 2 inch long semi thick slices. Make sure that all the vegetables (except drumsitck) are cut in this manner uniformly.
3) Heat water in a wok. Add all the vegetables, salt and all the powders to the wok. Cover the lid and allow it to cook well (approx 10-15 minutes)
4) Add the ground coconut mix to the wok and boil for another 3-5 minutes.
5) Sprinkle curry leaves and coconut oil on top of the mix and mix well. Switch off the flame.

Note: If you do not have raw mango, you can use curd/yogurt also instead.